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discipline

UK
/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/
US
/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/

Translations

disciplinenoun
disciplines
pl
UK
/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/
US
/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/
The school has a strict discipline policy to maintain order.
L’école a une politique de discipline stricte pour maintenir l’ordre.
disciplineDomaine d’étude.
Psychology is a fascinating discipline that explores the human mind.
La psychologie est une discipline fascinante qui explore l’esprit humain.
Additional translations
disciplineSens de maîtrise de soi ou de comportement contrôlé.
Synonyms
punitive action
punishment
self-control
regulation
order
control
training
field
subject
branch
Antonyms
chaos
indiscipline
disorder
disciplineverb
disciplined
Past Simple
disciplined
Past Participle
disciplining
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/
US
/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
disciplinerAu sens de punir ou sanctionner pour faire respecter les règles.
The teacher disciplined the student for breaking the classroom rules.
L’enseignant a discipliné l’élève pour avoir enfreint les règles de la classe.
The coach disciplined the athletes to improve their performance.
L’entraîneur a discipliné les athlètes pour améliorer leurs performances.
Synonyms
manage
regulate
control
punish
correct
instruct
educate
train
disciplineadjective
UK
/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
US
/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to discipline’ (e.g., “discipline problems”).
disciplinaireEmployé devant un nom pour dire « relatif à la discipline ».
All discipline issues are handled by the vice-principal.
Toutes les questions disciplinaires sont traitées par le proviseur adjoint.

Definitions

disciplinenoun
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.
The school has a strict discipline policy to maintain order.
A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.
Psychology is a fascinating discipline that explores the human mind.
The controlled behavior resulting from such training.
His discipline in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is admirable.
disciplineverb
To train or develop by instruction and exercise, especially in self-control.
The coach disciplined the athletes to improve their performance.
To punish or penalize someone in order to enforce obedience or correct behavior.
The teacher disciplined the student for breaking the classroom rules.
disciplineadjective
Used attributively to denote policies, committees, issues, etc. that are concerned with discipline.
All discipline issues are handled by the vice-principal.
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