Direct to do something (8)

I believe the answer is:

instruct

(Other definitions for instruct that I've seen before include "Coach" , "Give legal orders" , "Impart skills or knowledge to" , "Direct, command" , "Tutor; order" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail and The Mirror.

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