Find position in the east (6)

I believe the answer is:

orient

This clue is a double definition.

'find position' is the first definition.

'east' is the second definition.
('orient' can be a synonym of 'east')

'in the' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for orient that I've seen before include "Adjust to surroundings" , "43 [POSITION]" , "Align; eastern" , "Establish one's position" , "Align; pearl" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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