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reorient

|re/or/i/ent|

B2

🇺🇸

/riˈɔriˌɛnt/

🇬🇧

/riˈɔːriˌɛnt/

align again

Etymology
Etymology Information

'reorient' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'orient,' which comes from Latin 'orientem,' meaning 'rising' or 'east.'

Historical Evolution

'orient' transformed from the Latin word 'orientem' and eventually became the modern English word 'orient.' The prefix 're-' was added to form 'reorient.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'orient' meant 'to rise' or 'east,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to align or position.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to change the direction or focus of something.

The company had to reorient its strategy to adapt to the new market conditions.

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Last updated: 2025/01/31 06:36