orientate

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Orientated p. pr. & vb. n. Orientating. ] [ From Orient. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To arrange in order; to dispose or place (a body) so as to show its relation to other bodies, or the relation of its parts among themselves. [ 1913 Webster ]

A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry. E. S. Dana. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Same as orient{ 2 }. [ PJC ]