instruct

unterrichten, anweisen

Jemandem zeigen, wie etwas gemacht wird, oder sagen, was er tun soll.

In einfachem Englisch: To teach someone how to do something or tell them what to do.

• She instructs new staff.
• We were instructed to leave the building.
• Who will instruct the children in swimming?

So benutzt man es: instruct someone to do something (The officer instructed us to wait outside.); instruct someone in something (She instructs beginners in basic drawing.); instruct someone on how to do something (He instructed us on how to use the machine.)

Synonyme: teach, direct

Häufige Wendungen: instruct someone, instruct someone carefully, instruct the class

beauftragen

Einen Anwalt bitten, für einen tätig zu werden, und ihm erklären, was benötigt wird.

In einfachem Englisch: To ask a lawyer to act for you and tell them what you need.

• We decided to instruct a solicitor.
• They instructed counsel to prepare their defense.
• Have you instructed a lawyer about the dispute?

So benutzt man es: instruct someone to do something (She instructed her solicitor to challenge the decision.)

Synonyme: retain, engage

Häufige Wendungen: instruct a solicitor, instruct a lawyer, instruct counsel