Main Entry: ²discipline

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): disciplined; disciplin·ing

Date: 14th century

1 : to punish or penalize for the sake of discipline
2 : to train or develop by instruction and exercise especially in self-control
3 a : to bring (a group) under control <discipline troops> b : to impose order upon <serious writers discipline and refine their writing styles>

synonyms see punish, teach

— dis·ci·plin·er noun