CEFR B2

discipline

noun

Meaning

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience, or the controlled behavior resulting from this training.

Examples

The teacher's classroom discipline was excellent, with students always paying attention.
He lacked the self-discipline to stick to his diet.

Synonyms: order, training, control, self-control, regulation

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discipline (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/

Definition

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience, or the controlled behavior resulting from this training.

Examples

The teacher's classroom discipline was excellent, with students always paying attention.
He lacked the self-discipline to stick to his diet.
The army enforces strict discipline among its soldiers.

How to Use discipline

discipline someone (verb): To punish or correct someone. — "The manager had to discipline the employee for breaking company rules."
discipline in (prepositional phrase): The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior within a specific context. — "There was a noticeable lack of discipline in the classroom."
discipline of (prepositional phrase): A particular branch of knowledge or learning. — "She is a leading expert in the discipline of genetics."

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