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{ "term": "instruction", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "academic": true, "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "detailed information on how to do or use something", "sensetop": "instructions on somethinginstructions for somethinginstructions for doing somethingaccording to the instructions", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**Follow the instructions** on the packet carefully." }, { "text": "Always read the instructions before you start." }, { "text": "Step-by-step instructions are provided." }, { "text": "The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.", "contextForm": "instructions on something" }, { "text": "The tin or packet should be clearly labelled with instructions for use.", "contextForm": "instructions for something" }, { "text": "The website has easy instructions for making dozens of costumes for children.", "contextForm": "instructions for doing something" }, { "text": "According to the instructions, you can get started in one hour.", "contextForm": "according to the instructions" }, { "text": "a booklet containing instructions on procedures to be followed" }, { "text": "Did it come with any instructions about assembling it?" }, { "text": "It tells you in the instructions not to let the machine get too hot." }, { "text": "Just follow our simple step-by-step instructions." }, { "text": "Microwave ovens should be serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions." }, { "text": "Step-by-step instructions are included." }, { "text": "There are instructions that tell you where everything goes." }, { "text": "These fondant decorations are easy to master if you follow our simple step-by-step instructions." }, { "text": "You should always read the instructions on medicines thoroughly." }, { "text": "follow the manufacturer's instructions for use" }, { "text": "instructions on how to use the photocopier" }, { "text": "instructions supplied with a product" } ], "synonyms": "direction", "collocations": { "adjective": ["comprehensive", "full", "adequate"], "… of instructions": ["list", "series", "set"], "verb + instructions": ["read", "understand", "follow"], "instructions + verb": ["tell somebody something"], "instruction + noun": ["book", "booklet", "leaflet"], "preposition": [ "according to the instruction", "in accordance with the instruction", "in the instruction" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "something that somebody tells you to do", "sensetop": "instruction from somebodyinstruction to somebodyinstruction on somethinginstruction on doing somethinginstruction for somethinginstruction that…instruction to do somethingunder instructions to do somethingon somebody's instructions", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Climbers should always **follow the instructions** of their guide." }, { "text": "to ignore/carry out somebody's instructions" }, { "text": "Police are awaiting instructions from senior officers before proceeding.", "contextForm": "instruction from somebody" }, { "text": "His instructions to his staff were very clear.", "contextForm": "instruction to somebody" }, { "text": "She **gave him** detailed **instructions** on the procedure to be followed.", "contextForm": "instruction on something" }, { "text": "The government has **issued** specific **instructions** on reducing waste disposal.", "contextForm": "instruction on doing something" }, { "text": "I had **received** the necessary **instructions** for the work the day before.", "contextForm": "instruction for something" }, { "text": "He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death.", "contextForm": "instruction that…" }, { "text": "I have explicit instructions not to let anyone else in.", "contextForm": "instruction to do something" }, { "text": "I'm under instructions to keep my speech short.", "contextForm": "under instructions to do something" }, { "text": "He phoned you on my instructions.", "contextForm": "on somebody's instructions" }, { "text": "She carried out his instructions to the letter." }, { "text": "He called you on my instructions." }, { "text": "Failure to obey a police officer's instructions may amount to an offence." }, { "text": "She remained under cover and waited for further instructions from headquarters." }, { "text": "He was disqualified for failing to comply with the referee's instructions." }, { "text": "She is acting under direct instructions from the president." }, { "text": "He was released on instructions from the Foreign Ministry." }, { "text": "The director sat in her chair barking instructions at the cast." }, { "text": "The jockey followed his trainer's instructions to the letter." }, { "text": "The organizer will give instructions as to what to do." }, { "text": "They were not empowered to negotiate without instructions." }, { "text": "Under Charlemagne's instructions, many classical texts were recopied." }, { "text": "We acted according to the instructions we received." }, { "text": "an instruction to Lieutenant-General Gough from General Clark" } ], "synonyms": "order", "collocations": { "adjective": ["clear", "explicit", "express"], "verb + instruction": ["be under", "have", "act on"], "preposition": [ "according to the instruction", "in accordance with the instruction", "on (somebody’s) instruction" ], "phrases": [ "carry out, follow, etc somebody’s instructions to the letter" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a piece of information that tells a computer to perform a particular operation", "cefr": "b2", "examples": [ { "text": "The chip runs at speeds of up to 100MHz and executes two instructions per clock cycle." } ], "topics": ["Computers"], "collocations": { "… of instructions": ["series", "set"], "verb + instruction": ["carry out", "execute", "process"], "instruction + noun": ["set"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "the act of teaching something to somebody", "sensetop": "instruction in somethinginstruction on (doing) somethingunder instruction", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "Religious instruction is banned in all state schools in the country." }, { "text": "the language/medium of instruction used in the school" }, { "text": "She had no formal instruction in music.", "contextForm": "instruction in something" }, { "text": "basic instruction on using the internet", "contextForm": "instruction on (doing) something" }, { "text": "driver under instruction *(= being taught how to drive)*", "contextForm": "under instruction" }, { "text": "Individual instruction is available, but it can be expensive." }, { "text": "The medium of instruction in these classes is English." }, { "text": "Trained lifeguards were on hand to offer instruction." }, { "text": "She claimed that she was not capable of giving instruction in poetry." }, { "text": "He takes instruction very well." }, { "text": "The Cleveland Clog Dancers were on hand to offer instruction on the important steps." }, { "text": "The language of instruction throughout the course is English." }, { "text": "The two-day course features instruction by leading professionals and academics." }, { "text": "You can often get free instruction at your local community college." }, { "text": "The information is for the instruction of passengers." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["proper", "formal", "informal"], "… of instruction": ["course"], "verb + instruction": ["get", "have", "receive"], "preposition": [ "for the instruction of", "under instruction", "instruction by" ], "phrases": ["a medium of instruction"] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "directions to a lawyer who has been employed to represent somebody", "examples": [ { "text": "Lawyers may not accept instructions in cases where they would have a conflict of interests." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/", "audio": "in/instruction/instruction__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/", "audio": "in/instruction/instruction__us_3.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin instructio(n-), from the verb instruere, from in- ‘upon, towards’ + struere ‘pile up’." }