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grounded

/ˈɡraʊndɪd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does grounded mean?

verb, adjective

Past participle of ground. (Of an aircraft) forced to land on the ground due to bad weather or other reasons. (Of a person) punished or restricted as a form of discipline.

Example

"The pilot was grounded after the incident."

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