"rooted to the spot" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} rooted to the spot (not comparable)
  1. Not moving or flinching due to surprise. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: riveted to the spot, rooted to the floor, rooted to the ground
    Sense id: en-rooted_to_the_spot-en-adj-aXEF4gpx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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