instruct
🇺🇸
/ɪnˈstrʌkt/
🇬🇧
/ɪnˈstrʌkt/
verb
C1
to tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way
The manager will instruct the team to complete the project by Friday.
C1
to teach someone how to do something, especially a practical skill
The teacher will instruct the students in basic first aid techniques.
R
to give someone information about something
The company will instruct employees about the new safety rules.
R
to hire someone to represent you in a legal matter, especially a lawyer
The client will instruct a lawyer to handle the case.
translation
to tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way; to teach someone how to do something, especially a practical skill; to give someone information about something; to hire someone to represent you in a legal matter, especially a lawyer
Word Forms
3rd Present
instructs
Past
instructed
Perfect
instructed
Progressive
instructing