drill in
Definition
Verb: - To teach or instill something through persistent, repetitive practice and exercises. This emphasizes the process of making knowledge or a skill become automatic through constant rehearsal.
Usage
This verb is typically used in educational, training, or instructional contexts. It describes a method of instruction that relies on repetition to ensure thorough learning or memorization. It often carries a connotation of being rigorous or intensive.
Examples
- The sergeant had to drill in the importance of discipline to the new recruits.
- The teacher used flashcards to drill in the multiplication tables until every student knew them by heart.
- It's difficult to drill in safety procedures if you only mention them once.
Advanced Usage
- "to drill something in": This separable phrasal verb is commonly used. The object (the thing being taught) can be placed between "drill" and "in."
- He spent years drilling the fundamentals in.
- He spent years drilling in the fundamentals.
- Both sentences are correct, with the first being slightly more common.
Variants and Related Words
- Drill (verb): To train or exercise by repetition.
- We will drill these procedures every week.
- Drill (noun): A repetitive exercise or training procedure.
- The fire alarm was just a drill.
Synonyms
- Instill: To gradually but firmly establish an idea or habit in someone's mind.
- Ingrain: To fix a habit or belief so deeply it becomes part of a person's character.
- Hammer in: To teach something by forceful repetition (more informal).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Drill into: Very similar to "drill in," often used interchangeably. It can sometimes emphasize the target of the teaching more strongly.
- The coach drilled the plays into the team's memory.
Related Idioms
- "Practice makes perfect": This proverb encapsulates the principle behind drilling something in, meaning that regular repetition leads to mastery.
Verb
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teach by drills and repetition
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