comprehensive, full
adequate
clear, explicit
detailed, precise, specific, step-by-step
complex
basic, simple
general
special
careful
verbal, written
packet (BrE)
technical
safety
cooking, operating, washing
installation
manufacturer's

list, series, set

read
You should always read the instructions on medicines thoroughly.

understand
follow
Just follow our simple step-by-step instructions.

give (sb), include, leave (sb)
He gave her detailed instructions on the procedure to be followed.
Step-by-step instructions are included.

repeat
come with
Did it come with any instructions about assembling it?

tell sb sth
There are instructions that tell you where everything goes.

book, booklet, leaflet (esp. BrE), manual, sheet (esp. AmE)
I had to refer to the instruction booklet.

according to the instruction
Microwave ovens should be serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions.

in accordance with the instruction, in the instruction
It tells you in the instructions not to let the machine get too hot.

instruction about, instruction as to
The organizer will give instructions as to what to do.

instruction for
follow the manufacturer's instructions for use

instruction on
instructions on how to use the photocopier

clear, explicit, express (esp. BrE), specific
firm, strict
I have strict instructions not to let anyone else in.

direct
special
fresh (BrE), new
further
final
written

be under, have
act on, act under
She is acting under direct instructions from the president.

carry out, comply with, follow, obey, take
He was disqualified for failing to comply with the referee's instructions.

disobey
ignore
await, wait for
He remained under cover and waited for further instructions from headquarters.

accept
Lawyers 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, bark out, shout, yell
The director sat in his chair barking instructions at the cast.

repeat

according to the instruction, in accordance with the instruction
We acted according to the instructions we received.

on (sb's) instruction
She was released on instructions from the Foreign Ministry.

under (sb/sth's) instruction
Under Charlemagne's instructions, many classical texts were recopied.

with instruction, without instruction
They were not empowered to negotiate without instructions.

instruction from, instruction to
an instruction to Lieutenant-General Gough from General Clark

carry out, follow, etc sb's instructions to the letter (= follow them in every detail)
The jockey followed his trainer's instructions to the letter.

series, set

carry out, execute, process
CPUs are designed to process instructions in a predictable order.

set

proper
formal, informal
advanced, basic
further
free (esp. AmE)
You can often get free instruction at your local community college.

individual, individualized
practical, professional, technical
classroom
moral, religious
English (esp. AmE), language
the benefits of native language instruction

reading, writing (both AmE)

course

get, have, receive, take
She had no formal instruction in music.
He takes instruction very well.

need
offer (sb)
The experts were on hand to offer instruction on the important steps.

give (sb), provide (sb with)

for the instruction of
The information is for the instruction of passengers.

under instruction (esp. BrE)
drivers under instruction

instruction by
The two-day course features instruction by leading professionals and academics.

instruction in
He claimed that he was not capable of giving instruction in poetry.

instruction on
basic instruction on using the Internet

a medium of instruction
The medium of instruction throughout the course is English.