Synonyms of orientating

Verb

1. orient, orientate, decide, make up one's mind, determine

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

Adjective

1. orienting (vs. disorienting), orientating, aligning, positioning, dimensioning, familiarizing, familiarising, homing, oriented#1, orientated

usage: 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"