Definitions for oriented

(be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward")

(determine one's position with reference to another point; "We had to orient ourselves in the forest")

(cause to point; "Orient the house towards the West")

(familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances; "The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen")

(adjust to a specific need or market; "a magazine oriented towards young people"; "tailor your needs to your surroundings")

(adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"; "helping freshmen become oriented to college life"; "the book is value-oriented throughout")