to anchor
Third Person
anchors
Present Participle
anchoring
Past Tense
anchored
Past Participle
anchored
1
to moor a ship or boat to the bottom of the sea to stop it from moving away
transitive
- They anchored the sailboat near the shore, allowing them to swim and relax without worrying about it drifting away.
- The captain decided to anchor the yacht in a secluded cove, creating a peaceful and private setting for the guests.
- They anchored the houseboat in a calm inlet, enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding nature and water.
- The fishing boat was anchored in a prime fishing spot, allowing the anglers to cast their lines and wait for the catch.
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2
to secure or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or ensure stability
transitive
- She anchored the tent stakes into the ground to prevent the tent from being blown away by the strong winds.
- He carefully anchored the bookshelf to the wall to prevent it from toppling over.
- The mountaineer hammered pitons into the rock face to anchor themselves while climbing the steep cliff.
- The team anchored the goalposts securely to the ground before the soccer match.
- The sculpture was anchored to its pedestal with bolts, preventing it from being easily moved or toppled.
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3
to lead and present a television or radio program, serving as the main host responsible for coordinating the show
transitive
- He has been chosen to anchor the nightly news broadcast.
- She will anchor the new talk show series starting next month.
- The experienced journalist anchored the live election coverage last night.
- They asked him to anchor the morning radio show because of his popularity.
- She anchored a successful documentary series in the early 1980s, gaining widespread recognition.