instruct

US /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

UK /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

1.

to teach someone a subject or skill

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She will instruct the new employees on company policies.

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The coach instructed the team on new strategies.

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teach educate train coach tutor

2.

to give someone an order or direction

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The judge instructed the jury to consider all the evidence.

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I was instructed to wait here until further notice.

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order direct command tell bid

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instruction