instruct
gb/ɪnstɹˈʌkt/ us/ɪnstɹˈʌkt/
B2
Ingles
~ 8000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
formal
B2
action
1
tell someone officially to act
To tell someone in a serious or official way that they must do something.
Padron ng paggamit:
instruct [someone] to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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".
Mga kasingkahulugan
direct (Similar level of formality; often used when giving official or professional orders.)
Mga kasalungat
forbid (Means to tell someone officially that they must not do something, the opposite of instructing them to do it.)
Mga kolokasyon
instruct someone to do something
|instruct staff to
|instruct employees to
|instruct the jury
|instruct that [clause]
|be instructed to [do something]
Mga tema
work
|law
|business
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
formal
B2
action
2
teach a subject or skill
To teach someone a skill or school subject in a planned, often formal way.
Padron ng paggamit:
instruct [someone] in [a subject/skill]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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".
Mga kasingkahulugan
teach (More common and less formal; used in almost all situations, while "instruct" suggests structured or official teaching.)
Mga kasalungat
mislead (Means to give someone wrong ideas or information, the opposite of correctly teaching or instructing them.)
Mga kolokasyon
instruct students
|instruct trainees
|instruct recruits
|instruct someone in [a subject]
|instruct someone in proper technique
|professionally instruct
Mga tema
education
|work
|sports
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[document/device] instructs [someone] to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
tell (More general and informal; does not emphasize the step-by-step or written nature as strongly as this sense of "instruct".)
Mga kasalungat
confuse (If instructions are unclear or absent, they confuse instead of clearly instructing someone what to do.)
Mga kolokasyon
the manual instructs users to
|the label instructs you to
|signs instruct visitors to
|the notice instructs residents to
|written guidelines instruct staff to
Mga tema
technology
|everyday_life
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
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.
Padron ng paggamit:
instruct [a lawyer/barrister/solicitor] to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
appoint (Means to officially choose someone for a role; in legal contexts, "instruct" also includes giving them directions about the case.)
Mga kasalungat
dismiss (To remove a lawyer from your case, the opposite of formally engaging or instructing them.)
Mga kolokasyon
instruct a solicitor
|instruct counsel
|instruct a barrister
|instruct your lawyer
|properly instructed counsel
Mga tema
law
|business
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
instruct
IPA
GB/ɪnstɹˈʌkt/
US/ɪnstɹˈʌkt/
Mga pantig at diin
in - struct (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struct)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: instruct
- 3rd Person Singular: instructs
- Present Participle: instructing
- Past: instructed
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
instructs
verb
instructing
verb
instructed
verb
Core family
Related words
instructional
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
uninstructive
adjective
Advanced or less common
instructively
adverb
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