grounded

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/ˈɡɹaʊndɪd/ English

Definitions

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.“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.“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.“Jim was grounded in maths.”

(of an airman) Not allowed to fly.
(of a person, predicative) Confined to stay inside, typically by a parent, as a punishment.
(of a person) Mature, sensible with well-considered priorities.
Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed.