noun One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a tradesperson, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him.
noun One not well versed in a subject; a tyro or newbie.
verb To put under the care and supervision of a master, for the purpose of instruction in a trade or business.
His father had apprenticed him to a silk merchant.
verb To be an apprentice to.
Joe apprenticed three different photographers before setting up his own studio.