Collocation
give instructions
to tell someone what to do or how to do something, often step by step
Definition
'give instructions' is a common English collocation. to tell someone what to do or how to do something, often step by step
give + instructions (+ on/how to + verb)
“Please give instructions to the new interns before they start their shift.”
Examples
- The coach gave instructions and the team immediately changed formation.
- Can you give instructions on how to reset the router safely?
- The nurse gives instructions to patients after the procedure.
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- He was asked to give instructions during the emergency drill.
- Before you press anything, I will give instructions for operating the machine.
- The manager gave instructions in a calm voice so nobody panicked.
- If you give instructions too quickly, people may miss an important step.
- During onboarding, our software trainer gives instructions and then watches you try the task.
More verb + nouns
- make progress to improve or move forward toward a goal over time
- start work to begin working, especially at a job or on a task
- make money to earn money; to generate a profit or income
- make a request to ask formally for something, especially through an official process
- do business to conduct commercial activity; to buy, sell, or work with another company professionally