discipline
dis uh pluhn
- n a branch of knowledge
in what discipline is his doctorate? - n a system of rules of conduct or method of practice;
he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
for such a plan to work requires discipline - n the trait of being well behaved
he insisted on discipline among the troops - n training to improve strength or self-control
- n the act of punishing
the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received - v develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children - v punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
- That discipline and training kept me going.
- When an applicant joins the New York Stock Exchange, he must agree to submit to such penalties for discipline as its authorities may impose, even to the point of expulsion from .
- The school-discipline picture is even cloudier.