GROUNDING

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

To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.

Example: "Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!"

To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.

Example: "Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded."

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

Example: "Jim was grounded in maths."

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

To place something on the ground.

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

Example: "The ship grounded on the bar."

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

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.

To improve or focus the mental or emotional state of.

Example: "I ground myself with meditation."