Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
orienteer
verb
/ɔːˈrɪn.tɪr/
Definition
To navigate or find one’s way, typically using a map and compass.
Examples
- During the training, they learned how to orienteer in unfamiliar terrain.
- Every summer, she participates in a local orienteering event.
- He had to orienteer quickly to find the right path before sunset.
Meaning
Orienteering is a sport that involves running or hiking while navigating using a map and compass to reach a series of checkpoints.
Synonyms
- navigate
- guide
- steer
