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Reorient (Verb)

Set or arrange in a new or different determinate position; "Orient the house towards the South".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The architects had to reorient the building's entrance to ensure better accessibility and visibility.
To maximize the impact of the sculpture, the curator carefully chose to reorient it towards the main hallway.
The travel company helped the tourists reorient themselves within the unfamiliar streets of the foreign city.
Since the property faced north, the homeowner decided to reorient the garden to receive more sunlight throughout the day.
The interior designer's first task was to reorient the bedroom to create a more peaceful atmosphere with plenty of natural light.

Cause to turn.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The new navigation system was designed to reorient the aircraft towards its intended course.
The compass reoriented the pilot's sense of direction through the dense fog.
A sudden gust reoriented the sailboat in a northerly direction.
The strong magnet reoriented the metal scrap pile, creating a large pile-up.
The ship changed course to reorient with the new storm trajectory.

Orient once again, after a disorientation.

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

After the rollercoaster ride, she took a few moments to reorient herself and regain her balance.
The hiker had to reorient the map to match the surroundings and continue the journey.
He reoriented his phone's screen to take a better selfie in portrait mode.
To reorient his business strategy, the entrepreneur attended a workshop on innovation and digital marketing.
The sailors reoriented the sailboat's mast to take advantage of the shifting wind direction.