instruct

istruire, insegnare, ordinare

Insegnare a qualcuno come fare qualcosa o dirgli che cosa deve fare.

In inglese semplice: To teach someone how to do something or tell them what to do.

• She instructs new staff.
• We were instructed to leave the building.
• Who will instruct the children in swimming?

Come si usa: instruct someone to do something (The officer instructed us to wait outside.); instruct someone in something (She instructs beginners in basic drawing.); instruct someone on how to do something (He instructed us on how to use the machine.)

Sinonimi: teach, direct

Espressioni comuni: instruct someone, instruct someone carefully, instruct the class

incaricare

Chiedere a un avvocato di agire per proprio conto e spiegargli ciò che serve.

In inglese semplice: To ask a lawyer to act for you and tell them what you need.

• We decided to instruct a solicitor.
• They instructed counsel to prepare their defense.
• Have you instructed a lawyer about the dispute?

Come si usa: instruct someone to do something (She instructed her solicitor to challenge the decision.)

Sinonimi: retain, engage

Espressioni comuni: instruct a solicitor, instruct a lawyer, instruct counsel