to be based on or connected to something deeply
être basé ou connecté profondément à quelque chose (etre base ou connecte profondement a quelque chose)
"Our customs are rooted in ancient beliefs."
"Nos coutumes sont enracinées dans des croyances anciennes." (Nos coutumes sont enracinées dans des croyances anciennes.)
to use existing success as a foundation for future growth
to make conscious efforts to improve your personality, habit...
to equalize imports and exports to avoid economic imbalance
to withhold something; to stay at a distance
to accept someone’s authority or give in to pressure
to use up energy or fat by exercising