verb

instruct

in-STRUKT/ɪnˈstrʌkt/

To convey directions that guide someone's actions.

The carpenter instructs the apprentice in safe measuring by demonstrating the technique.

A Black female carpenter demonstrates safe measuring technique to a white teenage apprentice.

Etymology

The pieces give the image of piling on or building. The Latin verb also meant arranging or preparing, extending to informing and teaching—the senses behind giving someone knowledge or directions.

In context

Phil Hoffmann Travel9:34

let them approach you i hope you guys appreciate how lucky we are to be here it's really an incredible place that we don't get to visit often our guides instruct us to stay five meters away from the wildlife

Beyond the Polar Circle with Andrew Daddo - PONANT

More examples

Please instruct the driver to use the side entrance.
We were instructed to leave our bags outside.
The message instructs users to create a new password.

Forms

instruct · instructs · instructed · instructing

instruction noun — A direction explaining what someone should do.

Similar words

direct: Often emphasizes guiding someone's actions toward a particular result.
order: Implies stronger authority and a greater expectation of obedience.
tell: More general and conversational, without implying formal directions.