to instruct / admit
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to instruct in
To introduce someone to a new task, device, or work area and give the necessary instructions and explanations.
Der Abteilungsleiter wird den neuen Mitarbeiter in seine Aufgaben einweisen.
The department head will instruct the new employee in his tasks.
'Einweisen' (to instruct/admit/guide in) is a separable verb. In main clauses, the prefix 'ein-' comes at the end. In subordinate clauses and infinitive constructions, the verb stays together.
Ein Kollege weist mich morgen in die neue Software ein.
A colleague will instruct me in the new software tomorrow.
The verb consists of 'ein-' (into) and 'weisen' (to show, guide). The basic idea is therefore to 'guide' someone into a new area, place, or situation.
Der Parkwächter wies das Auto in die enge Lücke ein.
The parking attendant guided the car into the narrow space.
The meaning is easy to recognize from the context: with work or technology, it is about instruction. With doctors and clinics, it is about admission to the hospital. With vehicles, it is about parking.
Der Chef weist den Praktikanten in seine Aufgaben ein.
The boss instructs the intern in his tasks.
In the meaning 'anleiten' (to instruct), the preposition 'in' is always used with the accusative. The construction is: jemanden in etwas (Akk.) einweisen (to instruct someone in something).
Können Sie mich bitte in die Bedienung dieses Geräts einweisen?
Could you please instruct me in the operation of this device?
In a medical context, 'einweisen' (to admit) is almost always combined with the destination. Typical formulations are 'ins Krankenhaus einweisen' (to admit to the hospital) or 'in eine Klinik einweisen' (to admit to a clinic).
Aufgrund der hohen Entzündungswerte wurde er in die Klinik eingewiesen.
Due to the high inflammation levels, he was admitted to the clinic.
to record / take in
'aufnehmen' and 'einweisen' can both have to do with an institution or a new environment. 'aufnehmen' means that someone comes into a group, house, or institution and is accepted or accommodated there. 'einweisen' means either that someone is sent to a clinic, or that you explain to a person how a task, device, or area works. The words can be confused in a hospital context: a doctor can 'einen Patienten einweisen' (refer/admit a patient), and the hospital 'nimmt den Patienten auf' (admits the patient). So 'einweisen' emphasizes sending or instructing, while 'aufnehmen' emphasizes accepting someone into the institution.
Die Ärztin weist den Patienten zur weiteren Behandlung in die Klinik ein.
The doctor refers the patient to the clinic for further treatment.
Das Krankenhaus hat den verletzten Radfahrer sofort aufgenommen.
The hospital admitted the injured cyclist immediately.