instruction _noun 

1-) written information that tells you how to do or use something

VERBS

follow 
・You should follow the instructions on the packet.

read 
・Always read the instructions before switching on the machine.

provide, supply 
・Detailed instructions are supplied with the software.

come with
・The tent comes with instructions on how to put it up.

say, tell
・The instructions say that you should take the tablets after meals.

ADJECTIVES & NOUNS

clear 
・The instructions that I got with the phone weren’t very clear.

detailed 
・There are detailed instructions on the back of the box.

written 
・Each member of the team was issued with written instructions.

full, comprehensive 
・There are comprehensive instructions for completing the new tax form.

step-by-step 
・This book gives step-by-step instructions for making curtains.

manufacturer’s 
・Make up the mixture according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

safety
・Written safety instructions should be supplied with all equipment.

operating 
・The operating instructions have been simplified so that they are easier to follow.

cooking
・Follow the cooking instructions on the packet.

INSTRUCTION + NOUN
book, manual
・The instruction manual for the camera is over 150 pages long.

booklet, leaflet, sheet
・The washing machine comes with an instruction leaflet.

PREPOSITIONS

on
・He gave us clear instructions on opening the parachute.

for
・Where are the instructions for the printer?

2-) a statement telling someone what they must do

VERBS

give, issue sb with
・I gave him clear instructions not to spend any more money.

follow, obey, act on 
・It was not my decision; I was simply following instructions.

disobey, disregard 
・I was angry because she had deliberately disobeyed my instructions.

leave
・He left strict instructions saying that he was not to be disturbed.

receive
・The lawyer has received no instructions from his client.

await 
・The staff are awaiting instructions from the manager.

ADJECTIVES

specific, explicit
・I gave you explicit instructions about where to leave the package.

strict 
・Workers have received strict instructions not to speak to journalists.

further
・We were told to go home and await further instructions.

PREPOSITIONS

from
・Military leaders have received no instructions from the president.

PHRASES

be under instructions to do sth 
・The players are under instructions to drink no alcohol for the next two weeks.