anchor

A noun referring to a heavy metal object attached to a boat or ship by a chain or rope, used to hold it in place underwater.

ruТяжёлый металлический предмет, прикреплённый к лодке или кораблю цепью или верёвкой, используемый для удержания на месте под водой.esObjeto pesado, generalmente de metal, que unido a una cadena o cuerda se arroja al fondo del agua para impedir que un barco se mueva; también se usa en sentido figurado como algo o alguien que da estabilidad o fija algo.frObjet lourd, généralement en métal, attaché à un bateau ou à un navire par une chaîne ou un câble, servant à le maintenir en place sous l'eau. Peut aussi désigner une personne, une chose ou une action qui assure la stabilité ou le soutien, comme dans la télévision ou les médias.deEin schwerer metallischer Gegenstand, der mit einer Kette oder einem Seil an einem Boot oder Schiff befestigt ist und dazu dient, es unter Wasser an seinem Platz zu halten; auch ein Halt, eine Stütze oder ein Fixierungselement.ptObjeto pesado de metal preso a um barco ou navio por uma corrente ou corda, usado para mantê-lo no lugar na água. Também se refere a algo ou alguém que serve de apoio ou ponto de fixação.zh系在船或小艇上、用链条或绳索连接的沉重金属物，投入水下以固定船只位置；也泛指起固定、支撑或连接作用的东西。arجسم معدني ثقيل يُربَط بالقارب أو السفينة بحبل أو سلسلة ويُلقى في قاع الماء لتثبيتها في مكانها ومنعها من الانجراف. ويُستعمل أيضاً مجازاً بمعنى ما يمنح الثبات أو الاستقرار، أو الشخص الذي يعتمد عليه.

1. Nautical device A2 formal

   A heavy metal object attached to a boat or ship by a chain or rope, used to hold it in place underwater.

   • The captain dropped the anchor in the bay.
   • The ship's anchor prevented it from drifting.
   • They raised the anchor before setting sail.

   ruЯкорьesAncla náuticafrAncre (dispositif nautique)deAnkerptÂncorazh锚arمرساة

   Synonyme: grapnelhookmooring

2. News presenter B1 informal

   A person who reads the news on television or radio.

   • She is the main news anchor for the evening broadcast.
   • The anchor delivered the breaking news calmly.
   • He started his career as a sports anchor.

   ruВедущий новостейesPresentador de noticiasfrPrésentateur de journaldeNachrichtensprecherptÂncora de telejornalzh新闻主播arمذيع الأخبار

   Synonyme: anchormananchorpersonnewscasternewsreader

3. Source of stability B2 informal

   Something that provides security or stability.

   • Her family is her anchor during tough times.
   • The old tree serves as an anchor for the community.
   • He became the anchor of the team's defense.

   ruИсточник стабильностиesFuente de estabilidadfrAncre (source de stabilité)deQuelle der StabilitätptFonte de estabilidadezh稳定的依靠arمصدر الاستقرار

   Synonyme: backbonebulwarkcornerstonefoundationmainstaypillarproprockstabilizersupport

• anchors plural form
• anchors' possessive plural form
• anchor's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate securing a boat or ship in place with an anchor, or to fix something firmly in position.

ruГлагол, обозначающий закрепление лодки или корабля на месте якорем или надёжную фиксацию чего-либо.esVerbo que significa sujetar o fijar una embarcación al fondo con un ancla, o asegurar firmemente algo en una posición estable.frVerbe désignant l'action de fixer un bateau ou un navire en place à l'aide d'une ancre, ou de manière plus générale, de fixer solidement quelque chose.deVerb, das das Festmachen eines Bootes oder Schiffes mit einem Anker oder die sichere Fixierung von etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo que designa prender uma embarcação no lugar com uma âncora ou fixar algo de modo firme e seguro.zh动词，指用锚将船固定在某处，也泛指牢固地固定或系住某物。arفعل يدل على تثبيت القارب أو السفينة في مكانها بالمرساة، أو على تثبيت شيء ما وإرسائه بشكل متين.

1. Secure with an anchor B1 formal

   To lower an anchor from a boat to hold it in place.

   • The captain anchored the ship in the bay.
   • We anchored near the island for the night.
   • They anchored the yacht off the coast.

   ruЗабросить якорьesAnclarfrancrerdeAnkernptAncorarzh抛锚arإلقاء المرساة

   Synonyme: moor

2. Fix firmly in place B2 formal

   To attach or fix something securely so it cannot move.

   • They anchored the tent to the ground with stakes.
   • The sculpture was anchored to the pedestal.
   • The cables anchored the bridge to the towers.

   ruНадёжно закрепитьesFijar firmementefrfixer solidementdeFest verankernptFixar firmementezh牢牢固定arتثبيت بإحكام

   Synonyme: attachbindboltclampfastenfixmoorpinsecuretethertie

   Antonyme: detachdislodgefreeloosenreleaseunfasten

3. Serve as main presenter B2 informal

   To be the main host or presenter of a TV or radio program.

   • She anchors the evening news every night.
   • He anchored the sports segment on the show.
   • The veteran journalist anchored the debate.

   ruВести (программу)espresentar un programafrPrésenter (une émission)deModerieren (Sendung)ptApresentar (programa)zh主持arيقدّم البرنامج

   Synonyme: emceefronthostpresent

• anchored past participle
• anchored past simple
• anchoring present participle
• anchors third person singular