ADJ
- comprehensive, full
- adequate
- clear, explicit
- detailed, precise, specific, step-by-step
- complex
- simple
- general
- special
- careful
- printed, verbal, written
- pack, packet
- technical
- safety
- operating, cooking, washing
- manufacturer's
VERB + INSTRUCTION
- read
- You should always read the instructions on medicines thoroughly
- understand
- follow
- These fondant decorations are easy to master if you follow our simple step-by-step instructions
- give (sb), leave (sb), supply
- He gave her detailed instructions on the procedure to be followed. instructions supplied with a product
- repeat
- come with
- Did it come with any instructions about assembling it?
INSTRUCTION + VERB
- tell sb sth
- instructions that tell you where everything goes
INSTRUCTION + NOUN
- book/booklet, leaflet, manual
- I had to refer to the instruction booklet
PREP
- according to the ~
- Microwave ovens should be serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions
- in accordance with the ~, in the ~
- It tells you in the instructions not to let the machine get too hot
- ~ about, ~ as to
- The organizer will give instructions as to what to do
- ~ on
- instructions on how to use the photocopier
PHRASES
- follow (sb's) instructions to the letter
- The jockey followed his trainer's instructions to the letter (= followed them in every detail)
ADJ
- clear, explicit, express, specific
- firm, strict
- I have strict instructions not to let anyone else in
- direct
- special
- fresh, new
- further
- final
- written
VERB + INSTRUCTION
- be under, have
- act on/under
- She is acting under direct instructions from the president
- carry out, comply with, follow, obey
- Failure to obey a policeman's instructions may amount to an offence
- disobey
- ignore
- await, wait (for)
- He remained under cover and waited further instructions from headquarters
- accept
- Solicitors may not accept instructions in cases where they would have a conflict of interests
- receive
- give (sb), issue, leave (sb), send (sb)
- The government has issued specific instructions on reducing waste disposal
- bark (out), shout, yell
- The director sat in his chair barking instructions at the cast
- repeat
PREP
- according to the ~
- We acted according to the instructions we received
- in accordance with the ~, on (sb's) ~
- She was released on instruction from the Foreign Ministry
- under (sb/sth's) ~
- Under Charlemagne's instructions, many classical texts were recopied
- with/without ~
- They were not empowered to negotiate without instructions
- ~ from, ~ to
- an instruction to Lieutenant-General Gough from General Clark
PHRASES
- carry out/follow/obey (sb's) instructions to the letter (= follow them in every detail)
VERB + INSTRUCTION
- carry out, execute
- The chip runs at speeds of up to 100MHz and executes two instructions per clock cycle
ADJ
- proper
- formal, informal
- advanced, basic
- further
- individual, individualized
- practical, professional, technical
- moral, religious
- flying
VERB + INSTRUCTION
- get, have, receive
- She had no formal instruction in music
- need
- offer (sb)
- The Cleveland Clog Dancers were on hand to offer instruction on the important steps
- give (sb), provide (sb with)
PREP
- for the ~ of
- The information is for the instruction of passengers
- under ~
- drivers under instruction
- ~ by
- The two-day course features instruction by leading professionals and academics
- ~ in
- He claimed that he was not capable of giving instruction in poetry
- ~ on
- basic instruction on using the Internet
PHRASES
- a medium of instruction
- The medium of instruction throughout the course is English