starting instructions

[/ˈstɑːrtɪŋ ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/]
nounpl: starting instructions
instruções de início
1. Directions or guidelines provided at the beginning of a process, task, or activity to help someone understand how to commence or initiate something
The starting instructions for the software installation were clear and easy to follow.
As instruções de início para a instalação do software eram claras e fáceis de seguir.
2. Initial commands or procedures given to begin an operation, project, or event
The coach reviewed the starting instructions with the team before the game began.
O técnico revisou as instruções de início com o time antes do jogo começar.
3. Preliminary steps or specifications required to launch or activate a device, system, or application
Follow the starting instructions in the manual to properly boot up your new device.
Siga as instruções de início no manual para inicializar corretamente seu novo dispositivo.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American English contexts, particularly in technology, sports, and business environments. In Brazil, 'instruções de início' is standard terminology in software manuals and user guides. The phrase is technical and formal, commonly found in official documentation and training materials across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial instructionsopening instructionsgetting started guidestartup guidelaunch instructionsbeginning steps
Antonyms / Antônimos
closing instructionsending instructionsshutdown procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instruções de início
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
instruções iniciais
Alternative variation frequently used in business and tech contexts
Rio de Janeiro
instruções de começo
Colloquial variation sometimes used in casual contexts
Portugal
instruções de arranque / instruções de início
Both terms used; 'arranque' is more technical in Portuguese European

Related Words

instructionsguidelinesproceduressetupinitializationcommencementmanualtutorial

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the starting instructions to the letter
getting off on the right foot with starting instructions
starting from scratch with instructions
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