grounding

• Beschreibt etwas, das ein Gefühl von Stabilität, Realität oder Verbundenheit mit dem gegenwärtigen Moment vermittelt; auch etwas, das als grundlegend oder fundierend dient, sowie erdend im elektrischen Sinne.

Describes something that provides a sense of stability, reality, or connection to the present moment.

1. Fundamental knowledgeB2formal

   Providing a basic or foundational understanding of a subject.

   Grundlagenwissen

   • The course offers a grounding in basic economics.
   • She has a solid grounding in mathematics.
   • A grounding in physics is essential for this job.

   Synonymefoundation

• Substantiv, das eine grundlegende Basis, eine Einführung oder Schulung in einem bestimmten Fachgebiet oder die Erdung eines elektrischen Geräts bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a basic foundation, training, or instruction in a particular subject, or the act of connecting an electrical device to the ground.

1. B2formal

   A basic knowledge of or training in a subject.

   Grundlagen

   • She has a good grounding in mathematics.
   • The course provides a solid grounding in business principles.
   • His grounding in classical literature is excellent.

   Synonymebasiseducationfoundationinstructiontraining

2. B1informal

   The act of forbidding someone, especially a child, from going out as a punishment.

   Hausarrest

   • He got a week's grounding for breaking the window.
   • Her parents gave her a grounding after she came home late.
   • Grounding is a common punishment for teenagers.

3. Electrical connectionB2formaltechnical

   A connection between an electrical circuit and the earth, used for safety.

   Erdung

   • The electrician checked the grounding of the appliance.
   • Proper grounding prevents electrical shocks.
   • The system requires a reliable grounding wire.

   Synonymeearthing

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden an der Bewegung zu hindern, etwas zu begründen oder eine elektrische Verbindung mit der Erde herzustellen.

A verb used to indicate the act of restricting movement, establishing a basis, or connecting to the earth electrically.

1. Restrict movementB1informal

   To prevent someone from leaving a place, especially as a punishment.

   Bewegungsfreiheit einschränken

   • His parents grounded him for a week after he broke curfew.
   • The pilot was grounded due to a medical issue.
   • She was grounded from using her phone for a month.

   Synonymeconfinedetainkeep inrestrainrestrict

   Antonymefreerelease

2. Base or establishB2formal

   To base something on a particular fact, idea, or principle.

   Begründen

   • The theory is grounded in years of research.
   • Her argument was grounded in solid evidence.
   • The company's policies are grounded in ethical practices.

   Synonymeanchorbaseestablishfoundpredicateroot

3. Crush into small piecesB1formal

   To reduce something to small particles or powder by grinding.

   Mahlen

   • She ground the coffee beans for a fresh brew.
   • The mill ground the wheat into flour.
   • He ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.

   Synonymecrushgratemashmillpoundpowder

   Antonymeassemblebuildcoalescecombineconsolidateconstructcreateintegratejoinunite