orientating

(verb) determine one's position with reference to another point. Synonyms: orient, orientate. Example: "We had to orient ourselves in the forest."

(adj) positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually. Synonyms: orienting (vs. disorienting). Examples: "Noticed the bee's momentary orienting pause before heading back to the hive." "An orienting program for new employees."