verb
- past tense and past participle of earth; connected (an electrical device) to the ground for safety
Usage: British English; American English uses ‘grounded’
Examples
- The electrician earthed the metal appliance to prevent electric shock.
- Make sure the washing machine is properly earthed before use.
- The faulty wiring hadn’t been earthed correctly.
- All electrical equipment must be earthed according to safety regulations.
- The technician checked that the system was earthed.