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cast anchor

/kɑːst ˈæŋkər/

Traduction: Terme marin signifiant laisser tomber l'ancre d'un navire dans l'eau pour le fixer en place, ou au sens figuré, s'établir ou se fixer quelque part.

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/kɑːst ˈæŋkər/C1formal
  • frTerme marin signifiant laisser tomber l'ancre d'un navire dans l'eau pour le fixer en place, ou au sens figuré, s'établir ou se fixer quelque part.

A nautical term meaning to drop the anchor of a ship into the water to secure it in place, or figuratively, to settle down or become fixed in a location.

  1. Drop anchorB2formal

    To lower a ship's anchor into the water to keep the vessel in place.

    frjeter l'ancre

    • The captain ordered the crew to cast anchor in the bay.
    • They cast anchor near the island to wait out the storm.
    • The ship cast anchor at the designated port.
  2. Settle downC1informal

    To establish a stable or permanent position, often in a new place.

    frjeter l'ancre

    • After years of traveling, he finally cast anchor in a small coastal town.
    • She cast anchor in her new career as a teacher.
    • They cast anchor in the community by starting a local business.