verbπShareTo connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground."The electrician grounded the new appliance to prevent a shock hazard. "electronicstechnicalelectrictechnologydeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges."Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!"familyeducationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly."Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded."nauticalmilitaryvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles."Jim was grounded in maths."educationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb)."The batter grounded to shortstop, ending the inning. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place something on the ground."The pilot grounded the plane after noticing engine trouble. "positionplaceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed."The ship grounded on the bar."nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly."The teacher grounded her lessons in real-world examples to help students understand the concepts better. "theoryphilosophydoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching, or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament."The artist grounded the canvas with a thin layer of ochre paint before starting the landscape. "artmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo improve or focus the mental or emotional state of."I ground myself with meditation."mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of an airman) Not allowed to fly."After failing his medical exam, the pilot was grounded for three months. "militaryjobvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a person, predicative) Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment."Because Sarah didn't do her homework, she is grounded for the weekend. "familyeducationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a person) Mature, sensible with well-considered priorities."Despite her young age, Maria is very grounded and always thinks carefully before making decisions. "characterpersonattitudequalitymindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed."The metal case of the appliance is grounded for safety, preventing electric shock. "electricelectronicstechnologyutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
