in·struct 
/ɪnˈstrʌkt/ verb
in·structs; in·struct·ed; in·struct·ing /ɪnˈstrʌkt/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc. — usually + in or on ▪ His friend instructed him in English. ▪ Many doctors are instructing their patients on the importance of exercise. ▪ She instructed us on how to interpret the text. 2 a : to give (someone) an order or command
▪ She instructed us that we were to remain in our seats. — usually followed by to + verb ▪ She instructed us to remain in our seats. — often used as (be) instructed ▪ We were instructed to remain in our seats.
b law : to give an order or an explanation of a law to (a jury)
▪ The judge instructed the jury that they should disregard the testimony of the last witness. 3 Brit : to hire (a lawyer) to represent you in a legal case
▪ She advised him to instruct a solicitor.
▪ She instructed us that we were to remain in our seats. — usually followed by to + verb ▪ She instructed us to remain in our seats. — often used as (be) instructed ▪ We were instructed to remain in our seats.
b law : to give an order or an explanation of a law to (a jury)
▪ The judge instructed the jury that they should disregard the testimony of the last witness.
▪ She advised him to instruct a solicitor.
