instruct
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
instructs;
instructed;
instructing
instructs;
instructed;
instructing
Britannica Dictionary definition of INSTRUCT
[+ object]
formal
1
:
to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc.
— usually + in or on
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His friend instructed him in English.
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Many doctors are instructing their patients on the importance of exercise.
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She instructed us on how to interpret the text.
2
a
:
to give (someone) an order or command
— usually followed by to + verb
— often used as (be) instructed
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She instructed us that we were to remain in our seats.
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She instructed us to remain in our seats.
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We were instructed to remain in our seats.
b
law
:
to give an order or an explanation of a law to (a jury)
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The judge instructed the jury that they should disregard the testimony of the last witness.
3
British
:
to hire (a lawyer) to represent you in a legal case
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She advised him to instruct a solicitor.
