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

QUANT.

list, series, set

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)

QUANT.

series, set

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

QUANT.

course

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.