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How to Use Discipline as a Verb: Meanings & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：train rigorously (discipline)

discipline 🔊

/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/

vt.

To teach someone to follow rules or develop skills through practice and guidance.

Illustration of discipline meaning to train: a coach teaching a child proper exercise form.

train rigorously 🔊

➕

/treɪn ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs.li/

vt.

To systematically train or instruct someone to follow a set of rules or to master a skill through consistent practice and correction.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'disciplina' (instruction, knowledge), from 'discipulus' (learner, pupil).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: A DISCIPLE follows the LINE of instruction. 'Discipline' trains a disciple to stay in line.

📖 Example

The music teacher disciplines her students by making them practice scales every day to improve their technique. 🔊 The music teacher rigorously trains her students by making them practice scales daily to enhance their technical ability.

🔗 Collocations

discipline someone to do something – to train someone to perform a specific task or behavior

discipline oneself – to engage in self-training or strict self-control

discipline in the arts – rigorous training in artistic fields

🔄 Synonyms

train (vt.) – to teach a particular skill or type of behavior through practice

drill (vt.) – to instruct thoroughly by repetition

coach (vt.) – to train or tutor intensively

🚫 Antonyms

spoil (vt.) – to harm someone's character by being too lenient or indulgent

neglect (vt.) – to fail to care for or give proper attention to

🌱 Derivatives

disciplined (adj.) – showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working

disciplinary (adj.) – relating to the training of people to obey rules or correct their behavior

📖 Cultural Story

In ancient Rome, 'disciplina' referred to systematic instruction, especially for soldiers or students. It evolved into English to signify the dual concepts of rigorous training and correction, reflecting the structured order of Roman military and educational systems.

Meaning 2：punish officially (discipline)

discipline 🔊

/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/

vt.

To punish someone for bad behavior to correct it and ensure rules are followed.

Illustration of discipline meaning to punish: a teacher correcting a student's behavior calmly.

punish officially 🔊

➕

/ˈpʌn.ɪʃ əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/

vt.

To impose a penalty or corrective measure on someone for breaking rules or misbehaving, with the aim of enforcing compliance.

📁 Category：Laws & Regulations 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The manager had to discipline the employee for repeatedly arriving late to work by giving a formal warning. 🔊 The manager was required to officially punish the employee for habitual tardiness by issuing a formal warning.

🔗 Collocations

discipline a child – to correct a child's misbehavior through appropriate punishment

face discipline – to be subject to punishment or correction

disciplinary action – formal steps taken to punish someone for a breach of rules

🔄 Synonyms

punish (vt.) – to impose a penalty for an offense

penalize (vt.) – to subject to a penalty or disadvantage

reprimand (vt.) – to express formal disapproval of someone's actions

🚫 Antonyms

pardon (vt.) – to release from the legal consequences of an offense

reward (vt.) – to give something to someone in recognition of their good behavior or work