English Explanatory Dictionary

go to ground

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Of an animal, to escape into a burrow, hole, etc. when being hunted.
  2. To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.
  3. To fall to the ground, lose one's footing, come off one's feet, whether by design, accident, or foul
  4. (of the ball) to touch the ground; to be dropped

Pronunciation

en-au-go to ground.ogg

Word forms

go to ground goes to ground going to ground went to ground gone to ground

Related words

go underground incommunicado
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