Definition of instruct

• a. - Arranged; furnished; provided.
• a. - Instructed; taught; enlightened.
• v. t. - To put in order; to form; to prepare.
• v. t. - To form by communication of knowledge; to inform the mind of; to impart knowledge or information to; to enlighten; to teach; to discipline.
• v. t. - To furnish with directions; to advise; to direct; to command; as, the judge instructs the jury.