earthing

• Действие или процесс соединения электрической системы или устройства с землёй для обеспечения безопасности, предотвращения ударов током и обеспечения стабильной работы.

The act or process of connecting an electrical system or device to the ground for safety, preventing electric shocks and ensuring stable operation.

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1. Electrical groundingB2formaltechnical

   The process of connecting electrical equipment to the ground to ensure safety and prevent electric shock.

   Заземление

   • Proper earthing is essential for all household appliances.
   • The electrician checked the earthing of the building's wiring.
   • Without earthing, the device could become a shock hazard.

   Synonymsgrounding

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по соединению электрической цепи с землёй или (в садоводстве) для присыпания корней растения почвой.

A verb used to indicate the act of connecting an electrical circuit to the ground, or (in gardening) to cover the roots of a plant with soil.

1. Connect to groundB2formalbritish

   To connect an electrical device to the ground to prevent electric shock.

   Заземлить

   • The electrician earthed the washing machine for safety.
   • All metal parts must be properly earthed.
   • He earthed the circuit to avoid short circuits.

   Synonymsground

2. Cover with soilB2formal

   To cover the roots of a plant with soil, especially to protect it.

   Окучивать

   • The gardener earthed up the potatoes to protect them from frost.
   • She earthed the young plants to help them grow.
   • They earthed the base of the tree with fresh soil.

   Synonymssoil

Phrasal variantsearth up