Instruct | Mean of instruct in English Dictionary

/ɪnˈstrʌkt/

• Verb
• to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc.
1. His friend instructed him in English.
2. Many doctors are instructing their patients on the importance of exercise.
3. She instructed us on how to interpret the text.
• to give (someone) an order or command
1. She instructed us that we were to remain in our seats.
2. She instructed us to remain in our seats.
3. We were instructed to remain in our seats.
• to give an order or an explanation of a law to (a jury)
1. The judge instructed the jury that they should disregard the testimony of the last witness.

• to hire (a lawyer) to represent you in a legal case
1. She advised him to instruct a solicitor.