Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of ground
"The pilot brought the plane down safely after it became grounded by a severe storm."
In plain English: To be grounded means to stay connected to reality by thinking clearly and acting responsibly instead of getting carried away with wild ideas or emotions.
"The pilot grounded all flights after detecting severe turbulence in the storm system."
Not allowed to fly.
"The pilot grounded all flights due to severe weather conditions."
The word entered English from Middle English as a form of the verb to ground. It originally described something that had been placed on or connected to the earth.