discipline
US /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
UK /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
1.
discipline, tucht
the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
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The school has strict discipline rules.
De school heeft strikte disciplineregels.
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Lack of discipline led to chaos in the classroom.
Gebrek aan discipline leidde tot chaos in de klas.
2.
discipline, vakgebied
a field of study; a branch of knowledge
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Physics is a challenging academic discipline.
Natuurkunde is een uitdagende academische discipline.
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She excels in several scientific disciplines.
Ze blinkt uit in verschillende wetenschappelijke disciplines.
1.
disciplineren, straffen
to train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behavior, typically using punishment to correct disobedience
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Parents need to discipline their children.
Ouders moeten hun kinderen disciplineren.
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The coach had to discipline the player for breaking team rules.
De coach moest de speler disciplineren wegens het overtreden van teamregels.