transitive. To correct or amend by discipline; to discipline, train; to bring up under restraint.

transitive (reflexive). To bring oneself under control; to direct oneself to do something or into a particular state by a process of…

transitive. To subject to discipline or to a discipline. Cf. discipline, v.

To train; to instruct. Cf. discipline, n. II. transitive. To train to act or behave in an orderly, controlled, and effective manner; to bring…

transitive. To form into a regiment or organized body; hence, to bring under rule and discipline.

U.S. a course of sprouts: a beating or flogging; (in later use) a period or instance of harsh or severe discipline or training. Chiefly in to put (a…