anchorman

/ˈæŋkərmæn/
noun
  1. A male news presenter who coordinates and delivers the main stories on a television or radio news program.
    • The anchorman introduced the evening news with a calm and professional tone.
    • She was promoted from reporter to anchorman for the weekend news broadcast.
    • After the election results came in, the anchorman stayed on air for hours to cover the story.
  2. The person who is the leader or most important member of a team, group, or organization, especially one who provides stability or direction.
    • The project needed an anchorman to coordinate all the different departments.
    • In the relay race, the fastest runner is usually the anchorman for the final leg.
    • As the team's anchorman, he kept everyone focused during the final minutes of the game.
  3. The last person to compete in a relay race or similar team event.
    • She was chosen as the anchorman because she had the strongest finish.
    • The team's anchorman dropped the baton, costing them the race.
    • The anchorman for the 4x100 meter relay sprinted past the other runners to win the gold.
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