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ground
/ɡraʊnd/
Definition
1
The solid surface of the Earth on which people stand or things rest.
2
Land or area of land, especially as opposed to sea or air.
3
A foundation or basis for something, such as an argument or belief.
4
To connect an electrical conductor to the earth for safety.
5
To prohibit an aircraft from flying or a child from going out as punishment.
Examples
After spilling coffee everywhere, he hit the ground running—straight to the janitor's closet.
The kids were grounded for turning the living room into a slip-n-slide zone with dish soap.
Her wild conspiracy theory had no ground to stand on, unless you count tinfoil.
The electrician grounded the outlet, saving the house from becoming a spontaneous disco.