{
    "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’."
}