The uniform worn by religious communities. It is designed to bring the religious closer to God through daily obedience, by giving up of the freedom to wear other clothes, and by eliminating the worry and temptation of focusing on clothing. By wearing a habit, religious form a 'habit' of obedience to God that can be used in other parts of their lives, are ever reminded of their assocation with their order, and of the meaningless of outward form, and become a constant witness to the outside world who are reminded of the religious’ vocation by sight of the uniform. Phrases like "taking the habit" or "assuming the habit" are synonyms for joining a religious order.