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discipline

/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/

Translations

disciplinenoun

disciplines

/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/

дисциплина

Discipline is important in the military.

Дисциплина важна в армии.

Additional translations

учебная дисциплина

Synonyms

punitive action

Antonyms

disciplineverb

disciplined

Past Simple

disciplined

Past Participle

disciplining

Gerund

/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/

/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/

дисциплинировать

The coach had to discipline the players for their lack of effort.

Тренеру пришлось дисциплинировать игроков за их недостаток усилий.

Synonyms

disciplineadjective

/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/

Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to discipline’ (e.g., “discipline problems”).

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.