1. teaching someone a subject or skill
Usage: present participle of instruct
2. giving someone detailed information about what they should do or how they should behave
Usage: present participle of instruct

Examples

• She is instructing the new employees on safety procedures.
• The coach spent hours instructing the team on proper technique.
• He was instructing his assistant to prepare the documents.
• The manual is useful for instructing beginners.
• The teacher is instructing students in mathematics.
• The sergeant was instructing the recruits to march in formation.