disciplined force

[dɪˈsɪplɪnd fɔːrs]
noun phrasepl: disciplined forces
força disciplinada
1. A military, police, or organized group that maintains strict order, obedience to rules, and coordinated behavior under command
The disciplined force of the military executed the operation with precision.
A força disciplinada do exército executou a operação com precisão.
2. Any organized group of people trained to follow regulations and work cohesively toward a common objective
The firefighters formed a disciplined force ready to respond to emergencies.
Os bombeiros formaram uma força disciplinada pronta para responder às emergências.
This term is particularly prevalent in Brazilian and Portuguese military, law enforcement, and institutional discourse. It reflects the importance of hierarchy and organizational structure in these societies. In the USA, it's commonly used in military contexts and emergency services. The concept emphasizes respect for authority and coordinated action, values that are culturally significant in both contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organized forcetrained forcecoordinated unitwell-ordered groupstructured team
Antonyms / Antônimos
undisciplined mobchaotic groupdisorganized forceunruly crowd

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
força disciplinada
Most common usage across Brazil, especially in military and institutional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tropa disciplinada
Alternative using 'tropa' (troop) is also used colloquially
São Paulo
força disciplinada
Standard usage in business and institutional sectors
Portugal
força disciplinada
Identical usage; also common in military Portuguese

Related Words

militarypolice forcearmed forcesregimentbattalionhierarchycommand structure

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a tight ship
keep someone in line
maintain order and discipline
crack the whip
keep ranks
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