Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to get your bearings
idiom
/tə ɡɛt jɔr ˈbɛrɪŋz/
Definition
To understand your position or situation.
Examples
- After moving to a new city, it took me a few days to get my bearings.
- During the hike, we stopped for a moment to get our bearings before continuing on the trail.
- Once she got her bearings at the new job, she felt much more confident.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone is trying to figure out where they are or what is happening around them.
Synonyms
- to orient oneself
- to find one’s way
- to settle in
