Definition & Meaning of "instruct"in English

to instruct

to guide someone by providing information, training, or advice, helping them acquire new skills or understand a specific subject

Transitive: to instruct sb in a skill or subject

Examples

The experienced chef instructed the new apprentice in the art of gourmet cooking.

to tell someone to do something, particularly in an official manner

command

direct

order

Ditransitive: to instruct sb to do sth

Examples

The supervisor instructed the employees to complete their timesheets by the end of the day.

to provide someone with authoritative information regarding a specific matter

brief

prepare

prime

Ditransitive: to instruct sb that

Examples

The professor instructed the students that they should submit their research proposals by the end of the week.

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