grounded

in punizione

Punito, solitamente dai genitori, con il divieto di uscire o di svolgere certe attività.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: grounded for something (I am grounded for coming home late.)

Espressioni comuni: be grounded, grounded for weeks

con i piedi per terra, equilibrato

Che affronta la vita e le cose importanti con calma, buon senso e realismo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: down-to-earth, sensible, realistic

Contrari: unrealistic

Espressioni comuni: stay grounded, grounded person, well grounded, remain grounded

fermo a terra

Che non può o non è autorizzato a volare, solitamente per pericolo, guasto o una regola.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: grounded aircraft, grounded pilot, remain grounded

messo a terra

Collegato alla terra tramite un filo perché l’elettricità possa scaricarsi in sicurezza.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: earthed

Contrari: ungrounded

Espressioni comuni: grounded circuit, properly grounded, grounded outlet