instructed
verb (past tense)UK /ɪnˈstrʌktɪd/
US /ɪnˈstrʌktɪd/
Someone told you exactly what to do.
The teacher instructed the class to line up quietly.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Taught someone a skill or subject.
She instructed him in the basics of swimming.
3. Gave someone official information or orders.
The lawyer was instructed to prepare the documents.
4. Told a computer to do something.
The program was instructed to save the file.