n.
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -plined ; -plin · 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