Translations for „disorientate“ in the English » German Dictionary

dis·ori·en·tate [dɪsˈɔ:rɪənteɪt] VB trans usu passive Brit

1. disorientate (lose bearings):

to be/get [or become] [totally] disorientated

[völlig] die Orientierung verloren haben/verlieren

2. disorientate (be confused):

to be disorientated

orientierungslos sein

she became disorientated as to time and place

sie verlor jegliches Raum- und Zeitgefühl

to make sb feel disorientated

jdn verwirren

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It is believed that this highly maneuverable squid uses the bright flashes to disorientate potential prey.

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You'll need to think smarter, wait longer for openings and employ more gadgets to distract and disorientate.

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One theory is that they are attracted to moonlight and that other sources of light disorientate them.

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More recently, flashlights with a strobe function, used for signalling or to disorientate were introduced.

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Riders then enter a strobe maze, whereby powerful strobe flashes to disorientate them.

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We don't want to design confusing and disorientating worlds.

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Do not sleep in as this will disorientate your sleeping pattern by the time the state examinations begin.

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The other is the way that they are composed to confuse and disorientate you.

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The band utilizes disorientating chord progressions and obscure rhythms, with songs featuring a variety of instruments.

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This consisted of temporary bubbles of unreality which would confuse and disorientate any trespassers.

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