Definitions for orienting

(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")

(positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually; "noticed the bee's momentary orienting pause before heading back to the hive"; "an orienting program for new employees")