INSTRUCT


Meaning of INSTRUCT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈstrəkt ]

transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin instructus, past participle of instruere, from in- + struere to build — more at structure

Date: 15th century

1. : to give knowledge to : teach , train

2. : to provide with authoritative information or advice

the judge instruct ed the jury

3. : to give an order or command to : direct

Synonyms: see teach , command

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.