anchor
/ˈæŋkər/
noun
- A heavy object attached to a boat by a rope or chain, dropped to the bottom of the water to keep the boat from moving.
- The captain dropped the anchor when they reached the bay.
- We pulled up the anchor and set sail at dawn.
- The boat drifted because the anchor wasn't heavy enough.
- A person or thing that provides stability, security, or a strong connection in a difficult situation.
- Her grandmother was the anchor of the family, keeping everyone together.
- Routine can be an anchor in times of change.
- The experienced teacher served as an anchor for the new staff.
- A person who presents and coordinates a news program on television or radio.
- The news anchor read the headlines with a calm voice.
- She worked as a morning show anchor for ten years.
- The anchor interviewed the mayor live on air.
verb
- To hold a boat in place by dropping an anchor.
- They anchored the boat near the island for the night.
- The sailor anchored in the harbor to wait out the storm.
- We need to anchor the ship before the tide comes in.
- To fix something firmly in position so it cannot move or be lost.
- She anchored the rug with furniture to keep it from slipping.
- Use strong bolts to anchor the shelf to the wall.
- The tent was anchored with heavy stakes and ropes.
- To serve as the main presenter of a news program.
- He anchors the evening news on the local station.
- They asked him to anchor the special election coverage.
- She has anchored the weekend show for five years.
- To be firmly based or rooted in something, such as a belief or feeling.
- His sense of purpose is anchored in helping others.
- The story is anchored in historical facts.
- Her confidence is anchored in years of hard work.