verb Download 🔗Share To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground. Examples : "The electrician grounded the new appliance to prevent a shock hazard. " electronics technical electric technology device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges. Examples : "Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!" family education action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly. Examples : "Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded." nautical military vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles. Examples : "Jim was grounded in maths." education language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb). Examples : "The batter grounded to shortstop, ending the inning. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To place something on the ground. Examples : "The pilot grounded the plane after noticing engine trouble. " position place action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed. Examples : "The ship grounded on the bar." nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly. Examples : "The teacher grounded her lessons in real-world examples to help students understand the concepts better. " theory philosophy doctrine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To 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. Examples : "The artist grounded the canvas with a thin layer of ochre paint before starting the landscape. " art material technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To improve or focus the mental or emotional state of. Examples : "I ground myself with meditation." mind emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of an airman) Not allowed to fly. Examples : "After failing his medical exam, the pilot was grounded for three months. " military job vehicle nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of a person, predicative) Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment. Examples : "Because Sarah didn't do her homework, she is grounded for the weekend. " family education person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of a person) Mature, sensible with well-considered priorities. Examples : "Despite her young age, Maria is very grounded and always thinks carefully before making decisions. " character person attitude quality mind moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed. Examples : "The metal case of the appliance is grounded for safety, preventing electric shock. " electric electronics technology utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading