orientar-se
[o.ri.ẽ.ˈta.ɾũ sə]
verb (reflexive)
to orient oneself, to get one's bearings
1. to find one's way or determine one's position in relation to surroundings
The tourists oriented themselves using the city map.
Os turistas orientaram-se usando o mapa da cidade.
2. to decide on a direction or course of action
She oriented herself toward a career in medicine.
Ela orientou-se para uma carreira na medicina.
3. to adjust or adapt to a new situation or environment
New employees need time to orient themselves in the company.
Novos funcionários precisam de tempo para se orientarem na empresa.
Related Idioms & Phrases
orientar-se pelo bom senso - to be guided by common sense
orientar-se pelas estrelas - to navigate by the stars
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