discipline
gb/dˈɪsəplən/ us/dˈɪsəplən/
B1
English
~ 2000
fegyelem, fegyelmezés, önfegyelem, tudományág, diszciplína, szakterület, fegyelmez, rendre szoktat
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] needs discipline
The teacher maintained strict discipline in the classroom.
A tanár szigorú fegyelmet tartott az osztályban.
Good discipline is essential for a successful sports team.
A jó fegyelem elengedhetetlen egy sikeres sportcsapat számára.
The army is known for its high level of discipline.
His lack of discipline caused him to miss several deadlines.
Learner examples
The class has good discipline.
Az osztályban jó a fegyelem.
He needs more discipline to finish his work.
Több önfegyelemre van szüksége ahhoz, hogy befejezze a munkáját.
Discipline is important in the army.
Parents teach children discipline at home.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discipline' with 'punishment'. Punishment is one tool used in discipline, but discipline is broader and includes guidance and training.
Meaning
self-control and obedience training
Collocations
strict discipline
|self-discipline
|maintain discipline
|enforce discipline
Synonyms
self-control (Focuses more on personal restraint rather than externally imposed rules.)
Antonyms
disorder (Refers to a lack of control or organization in behavior.)
Themes
education
|parenting
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of teaching people to follow rules and control their behavior.
The practice of training people to follow rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience if necessary.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a discipline such as [subject]
Psychology is a relatively young academic discipline.
A pszichológia viszonylag fiatal tudományág.
The university offers courses in many disciplines.
Az egyetem számos tudományágban kínál kurzusokat.
Her research bridges several scientific disciplines.
Learner examples
Math is a difficult discipline.
A matematika nehéz tudományág.
Biology is his favorite discipline.
A biológia a kedvenc tudományága.
She studies two disciplines at the same time.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'discipline' with 'subject'—they are similar, but 'discipline' often refers to a broader, more formal area of study.
Meaning
field of academic study
Collocations
academic discipline
|scientific discipline
|interdisciplinary
Synonyms
field (Less formal; often used in both academic and non-academic contexts.)
Antonyms
general knowledge (Knowledge not limited to a specific field or subject.)
Themes
education
|science
Definition
A subject you can study at school or university.
A branch of knowledge studied in school or university.
VERB
B1
3
fegyelmez
B1
Usage pattern:
to discipline [someone] for [something]
Parents must discipline their children consistently.
A szülőknek következetesen kell fegyelmezniük a gyerekeiket.
The coach disciplined the player for missing practice.
Az edző fegyelmi büntetést szabott ki a játékosra, amiért kihagyta az edzést.
She disciplined herself to wake up early every day.
Learner examples
The teacher disciplines the students.
A tanár fegyelmezi a diákokat.
Parents should discipline their kids.
A szülőknek fegyelmezniük kell a gyerekeiket.
I try to discipline myself to study daily.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'discipline' as a verb always means 'punish', but it can also mean teaching and guiding behavior without punishment.
Meaning
to train someone to obey rules
Collocations
discipline a child
|discipline employees
|discipline oneself
Synonyms
train (Emphasizes skill development, not necessarily behavior control.)
Antonyms
indulge (To allow someone to do whatever they want without control.)
Themes
parenting
|education
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To teach someone to follow rules and behave well.
To train someone to obey rules or a code of behavior, often using punishment to correct disobedience.
Grammar
Dictionary form
discipline
IPA
GB/dˈɪsəplən/
US/dˈɪsəplən/
Syllables & stress
dis - cip - line (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (dis)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: discipline
- Plural: discipline, disciplines
Verb
- Base: discipline
- 3rd Person Singular: disciplines
- Present Participle: disciplining
- Past: disciplined
Word family
Forms
disciplines
noun
disciplining
verb
disciplined
verb
Core family
disciplinary
adjective
Related words
disciplinarian
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undisciplined
adjective
Advanced or less common
interdisciplinary
adjective C1
multidisciplinary
adjective C1
Expressions
academic discipline
1/ˌækədˈɛmɪk dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
field of academic study or research
A subject or area of knowledge taught in school or university.
Examples
- Economics is an important academic discipline.
- Many academic disciplines overlap with each other.
enforce discipline
1/ɪnfˈɔɹs dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
make people follow rules strictly
To use authority to make sure people follow rules and behave well.
Examples
- The new headmaster promised to enforce discipline at the school.
- The army enforces strict discipline among its soldiers.
maintain discipline
1/meɪntˈeɪn dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
keep order and control of behavior
To keep people behaving well and following rules.
Examples
- The manager struggled to maintain discipline among the workers.
- Teachers must maintain discipline in the classroom.
self-discipline
1/sˈɛlf dˈɪsəplən/
fixed phrase
control over one's own actions
The ability to make yourself do what you should do, even when you don't want to.
Examples
- It takes self-discipline to stick to a diet.
- Self-discipline is key to learning a new language.