2discipline verb
disciplines; disciplined; disciplin·ing [+ obj] 1 : to punish (someone) as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyed
▪ She was disciplined for misbehaving in class. ▪ He seems unwilling or unable to discipline his children. ▪ disciplining the troops 2 : to train (yourself) to do something by controlling your behavior
▪ I'm trying to discipline myself to eat less.
▪ She was disciplined for misbehaving in class. ▪ He seems unwilling or unable to discipline his children. ▪ disciplining the troops
▪ I'm trying to discipline myself to eat less.
— disciplined adjective [more disciplined; most disciplined]
▪ I'm not disciplined enough to exercise everyday. ▪ We need a more disciplined approach if the program is to be successfully implemented. ▪ an orderly and disciplined mind
▪ I'm not disciplined enough to exercise everyday. ▪ We need a more disciplined approach if the program is to be successfully implemented. ▪ an orderly and disciplined mind
