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Common collocations with discipline in American Collocation

discipline noun

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.