go to ground

Definitions

1. 1

   Of an animal, to escape into a burrow, hole, etc. when being hunted.

   • The fox escaped from the hounds by going to ground.
   • I heard them on the other bank, and then saw a man on a horse crossing the river, and went to ground like a jackal.
2. 2

   To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of…

   To hide from public view or sequester oneself, especially when authorities, members of the news media, or others are looking for one.

   • It was more than enough for my fugitives to clear out of the Lausanne station and make some new move, to hide away in an out-of-the-way spot, go to ground in fact, or travel in another direction.
3. 3

   To fall to the ground, lose one's footing, come off one's feet, whether by design,…

   To fall to the ground, lose one's footing, come off one's feet, whether by design, accident, or foul

   • He defends well and his recovery is good, meaning he can get up and get back at people if he goes to ground.
   • The sort of tackle which continues to be questioned is the bulldozing type which often occurs when a defender goes to ground as he makes the challenge.
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      (of the ball) to touch the ground

      (of the ball) to touch the ground; to be dropped

      • Iftikhar slams the next but it goes to ground just short of Jordan at long on.

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