instruct, v.tr.1Múinim. To instruct s.o. in his religion, fios a chreidimh a thabhairt do dhuine. 2aTo instruct s.o. of a fact, rud a insint do dhuine. bJur: To instruct a solicitor, treoir a thabhairt do dhlíodóir. 3To instruct s.o. to do sth., ordú do dhuine rud a dhéanamh.