1 (a). electrical conductivity directed into the
earth
1 (
b). to be emotionally stable
2 (a). to have your flying privileges suspended
2 (
b). to be confined to your home as a punishment
1(a) The computer wasn'
t properly grounded, so the power surge fried it.
1(
b) I like having lunch with my aunt -- she's so sensible and grounded.
.
2(a) After he did a victory roll just 200 feet over the runway, the Red Baron was grounded for a month.
2(
b) When she woke up her whole
family by coming in puking-drunk at 4am, Lindsay was grounded for a month.