On the ground

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prepositional phrase

In a place where real, practical work is done.

We have people on the ground assisting victims of the disaster
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Often appears as...

  • boots on the ground
  • work on the ground
Definition 1 of 4
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Actual Work

Used to talk about physical presence and actions taken in a specific location.

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Relief teams are on the ground providing food and shelter.
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Direct Involvement

Implies being actively engaged in activities, not remotely or from a distance.

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The researcher went on the ground to collect data personally.
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Immediate Presence

Highlights someone's availability at the scene to address issues promptly.

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Having engineers on the ground helped fix the issue faster.
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