discipline

• Substantivo que designa a prática de treinar pessoas para seguirem regras ou um código de conduta, usando punições para corrigir a desobediência, ou um ramo do conhecimento, geralmente estudado no ensino 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

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

   Sinônimosdrilldrillingindoctrinationinstructionregimentationschoolingteachingtraining

   Antônimosdefiancedisobedienceindisciplineinsubordinationmisconductrebellion

2. Self-controlB1formal

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

   Autodisciplina

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontrolregimenrestraintself-commandself-controlself-disciplineself-restrainttemperancewillpower

   Antônimosimpulsivenessindisciplineweakness

3. Field of studyB2formal

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

   Área do conhecimento

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

   Sinônimosareabranchdomainfieldspecialismspecialtystudysubject

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de treinar ou educar alguém para seguir regras ou um código de conduta, ou de punir alguém por violar as regras.

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.

   Sinônimoscontrolcorrectdrilleducategoverninstructregulateschoolteachtrain

   Antônimosindulgeneglectpamperspoil

2. Punish or correctB2formal

   To punish someone for breaking rules or behaving badly.

   Punir

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscastigatechastenchastisecorrectpunish

   Antônimosforgivepraisereward

3. Self-controlB2formal

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

   Disciplinar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbridlecheckcontrolcurbgovernmastermoderateregulaterestrain

   Antônimosimpulsivenessindulgenceself-indulgence