Collocations for instruction - noun
1. instructions information on how to do sth
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.
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.
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
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?
Did it come with any instructions about assembling it?
INSTRUCTION + VERB
tell sb sth
instructions that tell you where everything goes
instructions that tell you where everything goes
INSTRUCTION + NOUN
book/booklet, leaflet, manual
I had to refer to the instruction booklet.
I had to refer to the instruction booklet.
PREP.
according to the ~
Microwave ovens should be serviced according to the manufacturer''s instructions.
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.
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.
The organizer will give instructions as to what to do.
~ on
instructions on how to use the photocopier
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).
The jockey followed his trainer''s instructions to the letter (= followed them in every detail).
2. instructions: sth that sb tells/permits you to do
ADJ.
clear, explicit, express, specific | firm, strict
I have strict instructions not to let anyone else in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The director sat in his chair barking instructions at the cast.
repeat
PREP.
according to the ~
We acted according to the instructions we received.
We acted according to the instructions we received.
in accordance with the ~, on (sb''s) ~
She was released on instruction from the Foreign Ministry.
She was released on instruction from the Foreign Ministry.
under (sb/sth''s) ~
Under Charlemagne''s instructions, many classical texts were recopied.
Under Charlemagne''s instructions, many classical texts were recopied.
with/without ~
They were not empowered to negotiate without instructions.
They were not empowered to negotiate without instructions.
~ from, ~ to
an instruction to Lieutenant-General Gough from General Clark
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)
(= follow them in every detail)
3. in a computer
QUANT.
series, set
VERB + INSTRUCTION
carry out, execute
The chip runs at speeds of up to 100MHz and executes two instructions per clock cycle.
The chip runs at speeds of up to 100MHz and executes two instructions per clock cycle.
4. teaching
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.
She had no formal instruction in music.
need | offer (sb)
The Cleveland Clog Dancers were on hand to offer instruction on the important steps.
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.
The information is for the instruction of passengers.
under ~
drivers under instruction
drivers under instruction
~ by
The two-day course features instruction by leading professionals and academics.
The two-day course features instruction by leading professionals and academics.
~ in
He claimed that he was not capable of giving instruction in poetry.
He claimed that he was not capable of giving instruction in poetry.
~ on
basic instruction on using the Internet
basic instruction on using the Internet
PHRASES
a medium of instruction
The medium of instruction throughout the course is English.
The medium of instruction throughout the course is English.