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إنجليزي

instruct

gb/ɪnstɹˈʌkt/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌkt/
B2 إنجليزي
~ 8000
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل formal B2 action
1

tell someone officially to act

To tell someone in a serious or official way that they must do something.

نمط الاستخدام: instruct [someone] to [do something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners often confuse "instruct" with "teach" and use it in very casual situations (e.g., "He instructed me where the bus stop is"). In everyday conversation, "tell" is usually more natural. Also, learners sometimes say "instruct to someone" instead of the correct pattern "instruct someone to do something".
مرادفات
direct (Similar level of formality; often used when giving official or professional orders.)
أضداد
forbid (Means to tell someone officially that they must not do something, the opposite of instructing them to do it.)
تراكيب شائعة
instruct someone to do something |instruct staff to |instruct employees to |instruct the jury |instruct that [clause] |be instructed to [do something]
مواضيع
work |law |business |communication
أمثلة
  • Management instructed all staff to work from home until further notice.
  • The police officer instructed the crowd to move back from the scene.
  • Our lawyer has been instructed to file an appeal immediately.
  • The judge instructed the jury to ignore the last comment.
  • Passengers were instructed to remain seated with their seat belts fastened.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The teacher instructed the class to open their books.
  • My boss instructed me to finish the report today.
  • We were instructed to wait in the main hall.
  • The coach instructed the players to warm up.
  • She instructed him to call her if there was a problem.
فعل formal B2 action
2

teach a subject or skill

To teach someone a skill or school subject in a planned, often formal way.

نمط الاستخدام: instruct [someone] in [a subject/skill]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes use "instruct" for any kind of casual teaching between friends or family. In these everyday situations, "teach" or "show" is more natural. Also, learners may forget the preposition "in" and say "instruct someone math" instead of "instruct someone in math".
مرادفات
teach (More common and less formal; used in almost all situations, while "instruct" suggests structured or official teaching.)
أضداد
mislead (Means to give someone wrong ideas or information, the opposite of correctly teaching or instructing them.)
تراكيب شائعة
instruct students |instruct trainees |instruct recruits |instruct someone in [a subject] |instruct someone in proper technique |professionally instruct
مواضيع
education |work |sports |communication
أمثلة
  • She instructs new employees in how to use the software.
  • The guide will instruct you in basic safety procedures before the climb.
  • He was instructed in classical piano from an early age.
  • Volunteers are carefully instructed in how to handle the animals.
  • The academy instructs pilots in both theory and practice.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • He instructs children in English.
  • The coach instructs the team every morning.
  • A trainer will instruct you in how to use the machines.
  • She was instructed in how to drive safely.
  • They instructed us in basic first aid.
فعل B2 action
3

give written step-by-step directions

When a text, sign, or device tells you what to do or how to do something, usually in steps.

نمط الاستخدام: [document/device] instructs [someone] to [do something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes think only people can "instruct" and may find it strange when manuals or signs are the subject. In English, it is normal to say that a text or device "instructs" you to do something.
مرادفات
tell (More general and informal; does not emphasize the step-by-step or written nature as strongly as this sense of "instruct".)
أضداد
confuse (If instructions are unclear or absent, they confuse instead of clearly instructing someone what to do.)
تراكيب شائعة
the manual instructs users to |the label instructs you to |signs instruct visitors to |the notice instructs residents to |written guidelines instruct staff to
مواضيع
technology |everyday_life |communication
أمثلة
  • The manual instructs users to restart the device after installation.
  • The label instructs you to wash the garment by hand only.
  • Signs around the pool instruct guests to shower before swimming.
  • The online form instructs applicants to upload their documents in PDF format.
  • The notice instructs residents to boil water before drinking it.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The sign instructs people to wear masks.
  • The book instructs the reader to follow three steps.
  • The screen instructs you to enter your password.
  • The card instructs customers to call this number.
  • The form instructs you to write your full name.
فعل technical C1 action
4

hire and direct a lawyer

In legal English, to choose a lawyer to work for you and tell them what legal action to take.

نمط الاستخدام: instruct [a lawyer/barrister/solicitor] to [do something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may not realize this is a special legal use. In everyday speech, people usually say "hire a lawyer" or "get a lawyer," not "instruct a lawyer." The verb "instruct" in this sense is common in legal documents and news reports.
مرادفات
appoint (Means to officially choose someone for a role; in legal contexts, "instruct" also includes giving them directions about the case.)
أضداد
dismiss (To remove a lawyer from your case, the opposite of formally engaging or instructing them.)
تراكيب شائعة
instruct a solicitor |instruct counsel |instruct a barrister |instruct your lawyer |properly instructed counsel
مواضيع
law |business
أمثلة
  • The company has instructed a leading law firm to handle the dispute.
  • We instructed counsel to seek an injunction as soon as possible.
  • She instructed a solicitor to represent her in the negotiations.
  • The client instructed his lawyer to file for bankruptcy protection.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The man instructed a lawyer to help him.
  • Our company instructed a new law firm to work on the case.
  • She instructed a solicitor to write her will.
  • They instructed their lawyer to start legal action.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
instruct
IPA
GB/ɪnstɹˈʌkt/
US/ɪnstɹˈʌkt/
المقاطع والنبر
in - struct (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struct)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
  • Base: instruct
  • 3rd Person Singular: instructs
  • Present Participle: instructing
  • Past: instructed
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
instructs verb instructing verb instructed verb
Core family
instruction noun A2 instructor noun A2 instructive adjective B2
Related words
instructional adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
uninstructive adjective
Advanced or less common
instructively adverb
تعبيرات

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الرجوع للقائمة
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