Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with discipline in American Collocation
discipline
noun
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
strict
rigid
strict
They were offered shelter and food, but under a regime of strict discipline.
in a particular place
classroom
prison
school
The teacher must be able to maintain classroom discipline.
not strict
lax
The report criticizes the management for ‘lax discipline’ in the use of explosives in the mine.
impose discipline
enforce
exercise
impose
instil
maintain
practice
restore
The expedition was run in military style, with discipline imposed from the top.
require discipline
involve
require
take
Putting these principles into practice takes discipline.
lack discipline
lack
Although he had the skill to achieve great things, he admits that he lacked the discipline.
dedication
patience
restraint
rigour
self-control
We can help to instill the dedication and discipline the children need in order to achieve their goals.