Collocation
give instructions
Definition
to tell someone what to do or how to do something, often step by step
'give instructions' is a common English collocation. to tell someone what to do or how to do something, often step by step
give + instructions (to + someone) (on/for + something)
“The nurse gave instructions on how to take the medicine.”
Examples
- The coach will _____ instructions before the game starts.
- Please _____ clear instructions so everyone understands the task.
- The flight attendant _____ instructions about using the seat belt.
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- Can you _____ instructions on how to reset the router?
- The manager _____ instructions to the new staff on their first day.
- A sign language interpreter helped _____ instructions to the audience.
- The app will _____ instructions step by step during setup.
- Before the procedure, the doctor _____ detailed instructions to avoid complications.
- If you _____ instructions too quickly, people may miss important details.
More verb + nouns
- make progress to improve or move forward toward a goal over time
- 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
- do exercise to do physical activity to improve health or fitness