Cryptic crossword clue
De Niro reflected, conserving energy and taking time to get in position 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ORIENTED

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What does ORIENTED mean?

ORIENTED verb
  1. To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
  2. (by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.
  3. To direct towards or point at a particular direction.
  4. To determine which direction one is facing.
  5. To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.
  6. To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.
  7. To change direction to face a certain way.
ORIENTED adjective
  1. Having a specific orientation.

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