groundable
Able to restrict
Groundable describes something that can be grounded, with meaning varying by context.
An electrical device is groundable if it can be connected to the earth to prevent shock.
A teenager is groundable if their behavior warrants being confined to home as punishment.
In aviation or maritime contexts, aircraft or vessels are groundable if circumstances could force them to stop operating.
That outlet isn't groundable without rewiring.
After that stunt, you're definitely groundable.
Nurturing and guiding children
- consequencesResults of actions taken
- behaviorManner of conducting oneself
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
boundaries · rules · guidance · accountability · misconduct · reprimand · obedience · structure
Mandated return time
- confinementState of being restricted
- limitationBound on extent
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
containment · house arrest · staying in · loss of freedom · social isolation · car keys · stuck at home · lockdown
parenting
Nurturing and guiding children
- consequencesResults of actions taken
- behaviorManner of conducting oneself
- correctionFixing of mistakes
authority · boundaries · rules · guidance · accountability · misconduct · reprimand · obedience · structure · upbringing
curfew
Mandated return time
- confinementState of being restricted
- limitationBound on extent
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
constraint · containment · house arrest · staying in · loss of freedom · social isolation · car keys · stuck at home · lockdown
groundableunpunishable
Immune to consequences
untouchable · autonomous · independent · emancipated · above reproach
ground, grind, background, underground, grounds, playground, grounded, groundwork, grounding