ground (someone) in

idiom

: to give (someone) basic knowledge about (something)
The study helped to ground them in the methods of research.

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“Ground (someone) in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20%28someone%29%20in. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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