be rooted to (something)

1. To be firmly physically attached to something with or as with roots. You'll need to make sure the posts are rooted to the ground before you start nailing on the rails and pickets. The trees had been rooted to the soil for so long that they had actually become interconnected underground. How am I going to get this stake up? It's practically rooted to this spot!

2. To be unable or unwilling to move. She beckoned me to follow her down into the dark cellar, but my feet were rooted to the spot with fear. The warriors were rooted to the ground as the enemy advanced on horseback. When I saw that car heading straight for me, I was rooted to the ground. Thank goodness my brother pulled me out of the way!