26984 words

instruct

9 definitions • 7 examples
1
to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way:

Examples:

be instructed to The police have been instructed to patrol the building and surrounding area.
2
to employ a lawyer to represent you in court
3
When a judge instructs a jury, he or she tells it what the law means and how to use it.
4
to teach someone how to do something:

Examples:

instruct someone in something He works in a sports centre instructing people in the use of the gym equipment.
5
to teach someone how to do something:

Examples:

I need someone to instruct me on how to use the computer.
6
to order or tell someone to do something, esp. in a formal way:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] The police have been instructed not to let anyone leave the area.
7
to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way:

Examples:

instruct sb to do sth They were instructed to remove the vehicles from the site immediately as they were causing an obstruction.
8
to teach someone about something or how to do something:

Examples:

instruct sb on/in sth Employees will be instructed on the use of the new invoicing system that is being introduced next month.
9
to employ a lawyer to deal with a legal case, and to tell them what you want them to do:

Examples:

We'll instruct our lawyer to draw up an agreement.

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