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instruct

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

Forms: instructing, instructed

instruct means: To teach someone how to do something or tell them what to do.

verb

TEACH OR DIRECTB2

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?

How to use it: 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.)

Similar words: teach, direct

Common phrases: instruct someone, instruct someone carefully, instruct the class

ENGAGE LAWYERC2

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?

How to use it: instruct someone to do something (She instructed her solicitor to challenge the decision.)

Similar words: retain, engage

Common phrases: instruct a solicitor, instruct a lawyer, instruct counsel

Questions about instruct

What does instruct mean?

To teach someone how to do something or tell them what to do.

What is instruct in other languages?

Türkçe: öğretmek · Español: instruir · Français: instruire · Deutsch: unterrichten · Italiano: istruire · 日本語: 教える

How do you pronounce instruct?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈstrʌkt/.

How do you use instruct in a sentence?

She instructs new staff. We were instructed to leave the building.

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