Definition of "discipline" in English

noun

1. A controlled behaviour; self-control.

2. A specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.

   • Near-synonyms: specialty, speciality, specialism
   • academic disciplines

verb

1. (transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice.

2. (transitive) To teach someone to obey authority.

3. (transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

4. (transitive) To impose order on someone.