grounded

/ˈɡɹaʊndɪd/

verb

  1. 1

    To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.

  2. 2

    To 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!
  3. 3

    To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.

    Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded.
  4. 4

    To give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles.

    Jim was grounded in maths.
  5. 5

    To hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb).

  6. 6

    To place something on the ground.

  7. 7

    To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed.

    The ship grounded on the bar.
  8. 8

    To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.

  9. 9

    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.

  10. 10

    To improve or focus the mental or emotional state of.

    I ground myself with meditation.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    (of an airman) Not allowed to fly.

  2. 2

    (of a person, predicative) Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment.

  3. 3

    (of a person) Mature, sensible with well-considered priorities.

  4. 4

    Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed.

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