discipline

• Sustantivo que designa la práctica de entrenar a las personas para que obedezcan reglas o un código de conducta, a menudo mediante castigos para corregir la desobediencia, o bien una rama del conocimiento que se estudia habitualmente en la educación superior.

A noun referring to the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience, or a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.

1. Training to follow rulesB1formal

   The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

   Disciplina (entrenamiento para obedecer reglas)

   • The school has a strict discipline policy.
   • Military discipline requires soldiers to follow orders without question.
   • Good discipline is essential for a successful team.

   Sinónimosdrilldrillingindoctrinationinstructionregimentationschoolingteachingtraining

   Antónimosdefiancedisobedienceindisciplineinsubordinationmisconductrebellion

2. Self-controlB1formal

   The ability to control one's own behavior, emotions, and impulses.

   Autocontrol

   • She showed great discipline by studying every day.
   • It takes discipline to stick to a healthy diet.
   • He lacked the discipline to finish the marathon.

   Sinónimoscontrolregimenrestraintself-commandself-controlself-disciplineself-restrainttemperancewillpower

   Antónimosimpulsivenessindisciplineweakness

3. Field of studyB2formal

   A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.

   disciplina (campo de estudio)

   • Psychology is a fascinating academic discipline.
   • She is an expert in the discipline of economics.
   • The university offers courses in many different disciplines.

   Sinónimosareabranchdomainfieldspecialismspecialtystudysubject

• Verbo que significa enseñar a alguien a obedecer reglas o un código de conducta, o castigar a alguien por violar dichas reglas.

A verb used to indicate the act of training someone to obey rules or a code of behavior, or to punish someone for breaking rules.

1. Train or control behaviorB2formal

   To train someone to obey rules or a code of behavior, often using punishment to correct disobedience.

   disciplinar

   • Parents must discipline their children with love and consistency.
   • The coach disciplined the team for arriving late to practice.
   • She disciplined herself to study for two hours every day.

   Sinónimoscontrolcorrectdrilleducategoverninstructregulateschoolteachtrain

   Antónimosindulgeneglectpamperspoil

2. Punish or correctB2formal

   To punish someone for breaking rules or behaving badly.

   Castigar o corregir

   • The teacher disciplined the student for cheating on the exam.
   • He was disciplined by his manager for missing deadlines.
   • The army disciplined the soldier for insubordination.

   Sinónimoscastigatechastenchastisecorrectpunish

   Antónimosforgivepraisereward

3. Self-controlB2formal

   To control one's own behavior, emotions, or desires in order to achieve a goal.

   Autodisciplina

   • He disciplined his mind to stay focused during meditation.
   • She disciplined herself to save money each month.
   • They disciplined their eating habits to improve their health.

   Sinónimosbridlecheckcontrolcurbgovernmastermoderateregulaterestrain

   Antónimosimpulsivenessindulgenceself-indulgence