in|struct

in|struct
in|struct «ihn STRUHKT», transitive verb.
1. to give knowledge to; show how to do; teach; train; educate: »

We have one teacher who instructs us in reading, English, and history.

SYNONYM(S): tutor, coach. See syn. under teach. (Cf. ↑teach)
2. to ge directions or orders to; direct; order: »

The doctor instructed him to go to bed and rest. The owner of the house instructed his agent to sell it.

 SYNONYM(S): command.
3. to inform; tell: »

My lawyer instructs me that the contract will be signed Monday.

SYNONYM(S): apprise.
4. (of a judge) to give (the jury) a final explanation of the points of law in a case.
5. (of a solicitor) to engage the services of (a barrister) on behalf of his client.
╂[< Latin īnstructus, past participle of īnstruere arrange, furnish with information, instruct < in- on + struere to pile]

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