to discipline
Third Person
disciplines
Present Participle
disciplining
Past Tense
disciplined
Past Participle
disciplined
1
to train a person or animal by instruction and exercise, usually with the aim of improving or correcting behavior
transitive
- Parents use various methods to discipline their children, teaching them values and acceptable behavior.
- Dog owners often attend obedience classes to discipline their pets and ensure good behavior.
- While the head coach was away, the assistant was temporarily disciplining the players.
- Over the years, he has successfully disciplined many athletes to reach their full potential.
- As the new leader, he intends to actively discipline employees for a more efficient workplace.
2
to formally reprimand or impose consequences on someone for committing an offense
transitive
- The teacher had to discipline the student for cheating on the exam.
- The coach disciplined the player for not following team rules.
- The judge disciplined the defendant by imposing a fine for the crime.
- The supervisor had to discipline the staff for not meeting the project's deadline.
- The company had to discipline the worker for violating safety protocols.