[{"word":"grounding","phonetic":"/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.","synonyms":["earth"],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.","synonyms":["gate"],"antonyms":[],"example":"Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!"},{"definition":"To forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded."},{"definition":"To give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Jim was grounded in maths."},{"definition":"To hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To place something on the ground.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The ship grounded on the bar."},{"definition":"To found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"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.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To improve or focus the mental or emotional state of.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I ground myself with meditation."}],"synonyms":["earth","gate"],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The interconnecting metal chassis/frame of a device, appliance, machine, or metal raceway via a designated conductor to earth at the service panel. It may be bare or covered, and does not carry current in normal operation.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The absorption of energy through visualized \"roots\" descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The background of embroidery, etc.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ground","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/grounding"]}]