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immediate instruction

[/ɪˈmiːdiət ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: immediate instructions
instrução imediata
1. An order or directive that requires prompt or urgent action without delay
The commander gave immediate instructions to evacuate the building.
O comandante deu instruções imediatas para evacuar o edifício.
2. Instructions provided right away or on the spot during an ongoing activity
The teacher provided immediate instruction to correct the student's mistake.
A professora forneceu instrução imediata para corrigir o erro do aluno.
Synonyms
urgent instructionprompt directiveinstantaneous commanddirect orderon-the-spot guidance
Antonyms
delayed instructionpostponed directivescheduled instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução imediata
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
instrução imediata
Common in business and educational settings
Portugal
instrução imediata
Used in formal and military contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

at once
right away
on the double
without further ado
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