Instructing
/ɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
Definitions
To provide someone with knowledge or information, typically in a formal or systematic way; to direct or command someone to do something.
/ɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
To teach or give directions to someone.
The coach was instructing the team on the new play.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're teaching someone how to bake a cake. Instructing is like giving them all the steps, telling them what to do so they get the recipe right! You are guiding them and giving them info to follow.
👶 For kids: Telling someone how to do something or what to do.
More Examples
She spent the afternoon instructing her students on the use of the software.
The manual instructed users on how to assemble the product.
The teacher is instructing the class on proper grammar.
How It's Used
"The teacher is instructing the students on the new topic."
"The manager is instructing the team on the new project guidelines."
From Middle English instructen, from Latin instruere ('to build in, arrange, draw up, teach').
Historically, 'instruct' was used in religious and legal contexts to convey teaching or giving directions, often with moral or legal implications.
Memory tip
Imagine a strict school instructor guiding students.
Word Origin
"to build in, arrange, draw up, teach"