discipline discipline /ˈdɪsəplən/

noun

1. () The trait of being well behaved  ( discipline )
   the trait of being well behaved
    He insisted on discipline among the troops
   he insisted on discipline among the troops
   
2. () A system of rules of conduct or method of practice  ( discipline )
   a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
    He quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
   he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
    For such a plan to work requires discipline
   for such a plan to work requires discipline
   
3. () A branch of knowledge  ( bailiwick , field of study , subject area , discipline , field , study , subject , subject field )
   a branch of knowledge
    In what discipline is his doctorate?
   in what discipline is his doctorate?
    Teachers should be well trained in their subject
   teachers should be well trained in their subject
    Anthropology is the study of human beings
   anthropology is the study of human beings
   
4. () Training to improve strength or self-control  ( discipline )
   training to improve strength or self-control
   
5. The act of disciplining  ( correction , discipline )
   the act of disciplining
    The offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
   the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
   

verb

1. () Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control  ( check , condition , discipline , train )
   develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
    Parents must discipline their children
   Parents must discipline their children
    Is this dog trained?
   Is this dog trained?
   
2. Punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience  ( correct , discipline , sort out )
   punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
    The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
   The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently