On the ground
prepositional phrase
In a place where real, practical work is done.
We have people on the ground assisting victims of the disaster
Often appears as...
- boots on the ground
- work on the ground
prepositional phrase
Relating to the real conditions and situations in a place, not theoretical ideas.
You can read about it all you want, but the situation on the ground may be very different
Often appears as...
- situation on the ground
- conditions on the ground
prepositional phrase
On the surface of the earth.
The plane finally touched down on the ground
Often appears as...
- on the ground floor
- feet on the ground
prepositional phrase
Originating from or based in a particular area or community.
The movement has been built on the ground up by ordinary people
Often appears as...
- built on the ground
- on the ground level
prepositional phrase
In a place where real, practical work is done.
We have people on the ground assisting victims of the disaster
Often appears as...
- boots on the ground
- work on the ground
prepositional phrase
Relating to the real conditions and situations in a place, not theoretical ideas.
You can read about it all you want, but the situation on the ground may be very different
Often appears as...
- situation on the ground
- conditions on the ground
prepositional phrase
On the surface of the earth.
The plane finally touched down on the ground
Often appears as...
- on the ground floor
- feet on the ground
prepositional phrase
Originating from or based in a particular area or community.
The movement has been built on the ground up by ordinary people
Often appears as...
- built on the ground
- on the ground level
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Actual Work
Used to talk about physical presence and actions taken in a specific location.
Relief teams are on the ground providing food and shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Involvement
Implies being actively engaged in activities, not remotely or from a distance.
The researcher went on the ground to collect data personally.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Presence
Highlights someone's availability at the scene to address issues promptly.
Having engineers on the ground helped fix the issue faster.
Pro Tip 1/3Actual Work
Used to talk about physical presence and actions taken in a specific location.
Relief teams are on the ground providing food and shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Involvement
Implies being actively engaged in activities, not remotely or from a distance.
The researcher went on the ground to collect data personally.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Presence
Highlights someone's availability at the scene to address issues promptly.
Having engineers on the ground helped fix the issue faster.
Pro Tip 1/3Actual Work
Used to talk about physical presence and actions taken in a specific location.
Relief teams are on the ground providing food and shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Involvement
Implies being actively engaged in activities, not remotely or from a distance.
The researcher went on the ground to collect data personally.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Presence
Highlights someone's availability at the scene to address issues promptly.
Having engineers on the ground helped fix the issue faster.
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