instruct
/ɪnˈstrʌkt/verb
उच्चारण इन्स्ट्रक्ट
निर्देश देना, आदेश देना
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[T] ~ sb to do sth | ~ sb that…
to tell somebody to do something, especially in a formal or official way
निर्देश देना, आदेश देना
- The teacher instructed us to read the passage.
- The officer instructed the staff to leave the building.
- The doctor instructed the patient to rest for a week.
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- We were instructed to hand in our phones before the test.
- The manager instructed that the files be locked away.
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[T] ~ sb (in sth) formal
to teach somebody something, especially a practical skill
सिखाना, प्रशिक्षण देना
- She instructs students in yoga.
- A retired coach instructs young players in batting technique.
- An expert instructs new pilots in flying skills.
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- Our uncle instructed the village boys in carpentry.
- She was trained to instruct beginners in swimming.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
instruct + sb + to-infinitive
Instruct someone to do something means to tell them formally or officially. Instruct is transitive: the person comes right after it.
'Instruct someone to do something' का अर्थ किसी को औपचारिक रूप से कुछ करने को कहना है। 'Instruct' सकर्मक है: व्यक्ति उसके ठीक बाद आता है।
- The officer instructed the staff to leave the building.
- The teacher instructed the class to open page ten.
instruct + sb + in + subject
In the sense of teaching, instruct someone in a subject or skill.
सिखाने के अर्थ में किसी को विषय या कौशल में instruct किया जाता है।
- She instructs students in swimming.
- Soldiers are instructed in first aid.
instruct + sb + that-clause / how to
A that-clause with should or the bare verb, or how to, can follow the object.
कर्म के बाद should वाला that-clause, bare verb, या 'how to' आ सकता है।
- The doctor instructed her that she should rest.
- He instructed us how to fill the form.
instruct a lawyer / solicitor (British)
In British law, a client instructs a lawyer, meaning hires and briefs them.
British कानून में मुवक्किल वकील को 'instruct' करता है, यानी उसे नियुक्त कर जानकारी देता है।
- The family instructed a lawyer to handle the case.
instructions / instructor
The noun for the order is instruction(s) and the person is an instructor.
आदेश के लिए noun 'instruction(s)' और व्यक्ति के लिए 'instructor' है।
- Follow the instructions on the paper.
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adverb + instruct
clearlyformallystrictlyspecificallyrepeatedlycarefully
- The officer clearly instructed the guards to stay.
instruct + noun
the staffa lawyerthe classthe driverthe pupilsthe crew
- The principal instructed the staff to attend the meeting.
be instructed + to
to waitto reportto attendto stopto proceed
- The students were instructed to wait outside.
instruct + in
in swimmingin drivingin first aidin musicin grammar
- She was instructed in classical dance.
“More examples 5
- The invigilator instructed the candidates to switch off their phones.
निरीक्षक ने परीक्षार्थियों को अपने फ़ोन बंद करने का निर्देश दिया।
- Radhika was instructed in first aid at school.
राधिका को स्कूल में प्राथमिक चिकित्सा का प्रशिक्षण दिया गया।
- The captain instructed the bowlers to pitch it short.
कप्तान ने गेंदबाज़ों को गेंद छोटी डालने का निर्देश दिया।
- He instructed us how to use the machine safely.
उसने हमें मशीन को सुरक्षित ढंग से चलाना सिखाया।
- The manager instructed his assistant to cancel all meetings.
प्रबंधक ने अपने सहायक को सारी बैठकें रद्द करने का निर्देश दिया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The officer instructed to the staff to leave.
✓ The officer instructed the staff to leave.
Instruct is transitive; the person follows it directly.
'Instruct' सकर्मक है; व्यक्ति सीधे उसके बाद आता है।
✗ She instructed me for filling the form.
✓ She instructed me to fill the form.
Use to + verb, not for + -ing.
'to + verb' का प्रयोग करें, 'for + -ing' का नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Instruct, order and direct all tell someone what to do, but with different tone.
Instruct, order और direct तीनों किसी को बताते हैं कि क्या करना है, पर लहजा भिन्न है।
Formal; gives careful directions or teaches.
औपचारिक; सावधानी से निर्देश देना या सिखाना।
- She instructed the team.
To guide or manage, often formally.
मार्गदर्शन या प्रबंधन करना, प्रायः औपचारिक रूप से।
- He directed the staff.
◇Word family
?Which word?
Keep the teach words together: instruct, teach, educate, coach (train in a sport or skill), tutor (teach one student or a small group), mentor.
सिखाने के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: instruct, teach, educate, coach (खेल या कौशल में प्रशिक्षण), tutor (एक छात्र या छोटे समूह को पढ़ाना), mentor।
§Grammar and usage
Instruct sb to do sth ('instructed them to wait'); instruct sb in sth ('instruct students in first aid').
Instruct के दो structures हैं: 'instruct sb to do sth' (किसी को कुछ करने का निर्देश देना, जैसे 'instructed them to wait') और 'instruct sb in sth' (किसी को कोई विषय सिखाना, जैसे 'instruct students in first aid')।
The adjective instructive means giving useful information ('an instructive example').
Adjective instructive का अर्थ उपयोगी जानकारी देने वाला, शिक्षाप्रद है ('an instructive example')।