Instructions Follow ɪnˈstrʌkʃn Read Information Tells Step By Step Noun

• follow the instructions on the packet carefully.
• always read the instructions before you start.
• the plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
• to ignore/carry out somebody’s instructions

instruction

1. detailed information on how to do or use something
• synonym direction
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/direction
• Follow the instructions on the packet carefully.
• Always read the instructions before you start.
• The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
2. something that somebody tells you to do
• synonym order
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/order_1
• to ignore/carry out somebody’s instructions
• I'm under instructions to keep my speech short.
• He phoned you on my instructions.
• He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death.
3. a piece of information that tells a computer to perform a particular operation.
4. the act of teaching something to somebody
• religious instruction
• driver under instruction (= being taught how to drive)

Extra Examples

• Did it come with any instructions about assembling it?
• Failure to obey a policeman’s instructions may amount to an offence.
• He claimed that he was not capable of giving instruction in poetry.
• He gave her detailed instructions on the procedure to be followed.
• He remained under cover and waited for further instructions from headquarters.
• He takes instruction very well.
• He was disqualified for failing to comply with the referee’s instructions.
• I had to refer to the instruction booklet.
• I have strict instructions not to let anyone else in.
• It tells you in the instructions not to let the machine get too hot.
• Just follow our simple step-by-step instructions.
• Lawyers may not accept instructions in cases where they would have a conflict of interests.
• Microwave ovens should be serviced according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• She had no formal instruction in music.
• She is acting under direct instructions from the president.
• She was released on instruction from the Foreign Ministry.
• Step-by-step instructions are included.
• The Cleveland Clog Dancers were on hand to offer instruction on the important steps.
• The chip runs at speeds of up to 100MHz and executes two instructions per clock cycle.
• The director sat in his chair barking instructions at the cast.
• The government has issued specific instructions on reducing waste disposal.
• The information is for the instruction of passengers.
• The jockey followed his trainer’s instructions to the letter.
• The medium of instruction throughout the course is English.
• The organizer will give instructions as to what to do.
• The two-day course features instruction by leading professionals and academics.
• There are instructions that tell you where everything goes.
• These fondant decorations are easy to master if you follow our simple step-by-step instructions.
• They were not empowered to negotiate without instructions.
• Under Charlemagne’s instructions, many classical texts were recopied.
• We acted according to the instructions we received.
• You can often get free instruction at your local community college.
• You should always read the instructions on medicines thoroughly.
• an instruction to Lieutenant-General Gough from General Clark
• basic instruction on using the Internet
• drivers under instruction
• follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use
• instructions on how to use the photocopier
• instructions supplied with a product
• the benefits of native language instruction
• I’m under instructions to keep my speech short.
• Individual instruction is available, but it can be expensive.
• Religious instruction is banned in all state schools in the country.
• She called you on my instructions.
• She carried out his instructions to the letter.
• The medium of instruction in these classes is English.
• Trained lifeguards were on hand to offer instruction.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin instructio(n-), from the verb instruere, from in- ‘upon, towards’ + struere ‘pile up’.