v.
Pronunciation: in- ' str ə kt
Function: 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