school (EN)

noun, verb

noun “school”

1. a place where people, especially children, go to learn; an educational institution
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   The children attend school five days a week.
2. the time during which lessons are held in an educational institution
   She stays after school to participate in sports.
3. a division or department within a university or college that focuses on a particular field of study
   He is studying at the School of Medicine.
4. a place that offers specialized training or instruction in a particular skill or subject
   She enrolled in a driving school to get her license.
5. a group of people sharing the same ideas or methods in art, literature, philosophy, or other disciplines
   The Impressionist school revolutionized painting.
6. the traditions, principles, or practices of a particular group or period
   He was a gentleman of the old school.
7. a group of fish or other marine animals that swim together
   We saw a large school of dolphins during our boat trip.

verb “school”

1. to educate or train someone
   Many future leaders were schooled in these prestigious institutions.
2. (informal) to defeat or outclass someone decisively
   The experienced player schooled the rookie during the match.
3. (of fish) to swim together in a group
   The fish school together to protect themselves from predators.