instruct

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Unterrichtens, Anleitens oder der Weitergabe von Anweisungen oder Informationen an jemanden zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of teaching, directing, or giving orders or information to someone.

1. Teach or trainB1formal

   To teach someone a subject, skill, or how to do something.

   Unterrichten

   • She instructs students in mathematics at the university.
   • The coach instructed the team on proper techniques.
   • He was instructed in the art of calligraphy.

   Synonymecoachdrilleducateenlightenguideprepareschoolteachtraintutor

   Antonymeconfusemislead

2. Give an order or commandB1formal

   To formally tell someone to do something, often in an official or authoritative manner.

   Anweisen

   • The general instructed the soldiers to advance.
   • The judge instructed the jury to disregard the statement.
   • I instructed my assistant to book the flights.

   Synonymechargecommanddirectenjoinordertell

   Antonymebanforbidprohibit

3. Provide directions or informationB1formal

   To give someone information or directions on how to do something.

   Anweisen

   • The manual instructs users on how to assemble the furniture.
   • Please instruct the guests on the emergency procedures.
   • The sign instructs visitors to keep off the grass.

   Synonymebriefcoachdirecteducateguideinformshowteachtelltrain