reoriented
|re-or-i-ent-ed|
/ˌriːˈɔːr.i.ənt/
(reorient)
align again
Etymology
'reorient' originates from Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' combined with 'orient', from Latin 'oriens'/'orient-' meaning 'rising' (the east) via Old French 'orienter'.
'reorient' developed by adding the prefix 're-' to the verb 'orient' (Old French 'orienter' < Latin 'orientare'), producing Middle/Modern English 'reorient' meaning to orient again or anew.
Initially, 'orient' referred to the east or to turning toward the east; over time 'orient' and then 'reorient' broadened to mean setting or changing direction, position, or focus in a general sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'reorient' (to change the orientation, direction, or focus of something).
The company reoriented its marketing strategy toward online sales.
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Adjective 1
having been given a new orientation, direction, or focus; adjusted to a new situation or purpose.
After the meeting, the team felt reoriented and ready to tackle the new priorities.
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Last updated: 2025/12/23 14:03