Meaning of the word grounded in English

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grounded

US /ˈɡraʊn.dɪd/
UK /ˈɡraʊn.dɪd/

Adjective

1.

well balanced and sensible.

Example:
for someone so young, Chris is extremely grounded
2.

(of a pilot or an aircraft) prohibited or prevented from flying.

Example:
you don't taunt a grounded flier, especially after he's had a few beers
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