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grounding

UK
/ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
groundingnoun
groundings
pl
Translations
formation de base
She received a solid grounding in mathematics during her early education.
Elle a reçu une solide formation de base en mathématiques au cours de sa scolarité.
mise à terreÉlectricité.
The electrician ensured the proper grounding of the electrical system to avoid any hazards.
L’électricien a vérifié la bonne mise à terre du système électrique afin d’éviter tout danger.
immobilisationAviation, marine.
The grounding of the fleet was necessary due to the severe weather conditions.
L’immobilisation de la flotte était nécessaire en raison des conditions météorologiques extrêmes.
confinementPunition imposée à un enfant.
After breaking the window, he faced a week-long grounding as a consequence.
Après avoir cassé la fenêtre, il a eu droit à une semaine de confinement en guise de punition.
The grounding of his argument in solid evidence convinced even his critics.
Le fondement de son argumentation dans des preuves solides a convaincu même ses détracteurs.
Additional translations
ancrageSens abstrait, plus fréquent en psychologie ou dans un style figuré.
Definitions
The basic training or instruction in a subject or skill.
She received a solid grounding in mathematics during her early education.
The act of keeping a ship or aircraft on the ground.
The grounding of the fleet was necessary due to the severe weather conditions.
A connection to the earth or another large conducting body to prevent the buildup of static electricity.
The electrician ensured the proper grounding of the electrical system to avoid any hazards.
A punishment in which a child is not allowed to leave the house or participate in certain activities.
After breaking the window, he faced a week-long grounding as a consequence.
The act or process of basing or firmly establishing something on a foundation.
The grounding of his argument in solid evidence convinced even his critics.
Synonyms
foundation
basis
underpinning
support
establishment
substructure
groundingadjective
Attributive use of the noun: used before another noun to denote something connected with or designed for grounding (e.g. "grounding strap").
Translations
de mise à la terreÉlectricité.
The electrician fitted a grounding clamp on the pipe.
L’électricien a installé une pince de mise à la terre sur le tuyau.
Definitions
Relating to or intended for establishing an electrical or physical ground.
The electrician fitted a grounding clamp on the pipe.
groundinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote something that serves to ground (electrically or metaphorically) or has a stabilising effect.
Translations
de mise à la terreÉlectricité.
The engineer attached a grounding cable to prevent electrical shocks.
L’ingénieur a fixé un câble de mise à la terre pour éviter les chocs électriques.
Additional translations
stabilisantEffet psychologique ou émotionnel.
apaisantEffet psychologique ou émotionnel.
Definitions
Serving to ground or connect to earth, or providing a stabilising effect.
The engineer attached a grounding cable to prevent electrical shocks.
Having a calming or stabilising effect; bringing someone mentally or emotionally back to a balanced state.
Spending time in nature is very grounding after a hectic week.
groundnoun
Definitions
The solid surface of the earth.
The children played on the ground in the park.
An area of land designated for a particular purpose.
The football ground was packed with fans.
A reason or justification for something.
She had no ground for her complaint.
The bottom surface of a body of water.
The divers explored the ocean ground.
A background or basis for an argument or theory.
The scientist provided a solid ground for his hypothesis.
A conductor or connection establishing direct physical contact with the earth as an electrical safety measure.
Always connect the green wire to the ground for safety.
(usually plural) The sediment or particles that remain after brewing coffee, tea, etc.
She sprinkled the used coffee grounds over the flower beds.
Soil or earth regarded as a material substance.
He knelt and sifted the dry ground through his fingers.
groundverb

grounding

ing-form

grounded
Past Simple
grounded
Past Participle
grounding
ing-form
UK
/ɡraʊnd/
US
/ɡraʊnd/
Translations
clouer au solAviation.
The airline decided to ground all flights due to the severe weather conditions.
La compagnie aérienne a décidé de clouer au sol tous les vols en raison des mauvaises conditions météorologiques.
priver de sortieEn parlant d’un enfant, comme punition.
After breaking the window, his parents decided to ground him for a week.
Après avoir cassé la fenêtre, ses parents ont décidé de le priver de sortie pendant une semaine.
mettre à la terreÉlectricité.
Make sure to ground the appliance to avoid any electrical hazards.
Assurez-vous de mettre l’appareil à la terre pour éviter tout danger électrique.
The teacher tried to ground her lessons in real-world applications to make them more relatable.
L’enseignante a essayé de fonder ses cours sur des applications concrètes pour les rendre plus parlants.
ancrerAu sens figuré.
Meditation helps to ground me when I'm feeling overwhelmed.
La méditation m’aide à m’ancrer quand je me sens submergé.
s’échouerPour un navire ou un bateau.
Heavy fog caused the ferry to ground on a sandbar.
Le brouillard épais a fait s’échouer le ferry sur un banc de sable.
Definitions
To prohibit an aircraft from flying.
The airline decided to ground all flights due to the severe weather conditions.
To prevent someone, especially a child, from going out as a punishment.
After breaking the window, his parents decided to ground him for a week.
To connect an electrical device to the ground to ensure safety.
Make sure to ground the appliance to avoid any electrical hazards.
To base or establish something on a particular principle or fact.
The teacher tried to ground her lessons in real-world applications to make them more relatable.
To bring someone back to reality or to a more stable state.
Meditation helps to ground me when I'm feeling overwhelmed.
Of a ship or boat: to run, or cause to run, onto a shore, reef, or shoal so that it is unable to move freely.
Heavy fog caused the ferry to ground on a sandbar.
Synonyms
crush
grind
mill
pulverize
shred
groundadjective
Definitions
Situated on, relating to, or operating at the surface of the earth.
Ground transportation between the terminals is provided by shuttle buses.
groundpast participle
Definitions
Reduced to fine particles by grinding; milled.
He prefers cooking with freshly ground pepper.
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