grounded

mit Hausarrest belegt

Als Strafe, meist durch die Eltern, am Ausgehen oder an bestimmten Freizeitaktivitäten gehindert.

In einfachem Englisch: Not allowed to go out or enjoy certain activities as a punishment, usually given by parents.

• I am grounded this weekend.
• She was grounded for lying to her parents.
• Are you still grounded, or can you come to the party?

So benutzt man es: grounded for something (I am grounded for coming home late.)

Häufige Wendungen: be grounded, grounded for weeks

bodenständig, realistisch

Vernünftig, ruhig und realistisch im Umgang mit dem Leben und dem, was wichtig ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Sensible, calm, and realistic about life and what matters.

• She is a very grounded person.
• His family helps him stay grounded despite his success.
• We need someone grounded to lead the team.

Synonyme: down-to-earth, sensible, realistic

Gegenteile: unrealistic

Häufige Wendungen: stay grounded, grounded person, well grounded, remain grounded

mit Flugverbot belegt

Darf oder kann nicht fliegen, meist wegen einer Gefahr, eines Defekts oder einer Vorschrift.

In einfachem Englisch: Not allowed or able to fly, usually because of danger, a fault, or a rule.

• All flights are grounded today.
• The pilot remained grounded until his medical checks were complete.
• Several grounded aircraft were waiting for repairs.

Häufige Wendungen: grounded aircraft, grounded pilot, remain grounded

geerdet

Durch ein Kabel mit der Erde verbunden, damit Strom sicher abfließen kann.

In einfachem Englisch: Connected to the earth by a wire so that electricity can flow away safely.

• The circuit is grounded.
• Make sure the metal case is properly grounded.
• A grounded outlet helps protect you from electric shocks.

Synonyme: earthed

Gegenteile: ungrounded

Häufige Wendungen: grounded circuit, properly grounded, grounded outlet