anchored

UK
/ˈæŋkəd/
US
/ˈæŋkɚd/

Translations

anchoredpast participle
UK
/ˈæŋ.kəd/
US
/ˈæŋ.kɚd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb ‘anchor’.
ancréAu sens figuré et concret : solidement fixé ou établi.
Her beliefs were anchored in her upbringing, making her resistant to new ideas.
Ses croyances étaient ancrées dans son éducation, ce qui la rendait réticente aux idées nouvelles.
Additional translations
amarréSurtout pour un bateau ou un navire.
anchorverb

anchored

Past Simple

anchored
Past Simple
anchored
Past Participle
anchoring
Gerund
UK
/ˈæŋkə/
US
/ˈæŋkɚ/
présenterPour une émission de télévision ou de radio.
She will anchor the evening news broadcast starting next week.
Elle présentera le journal télévisé du soir à partir de la semaine prochaine.
The ship was anchored in the harbor to prevent it from drifting away.
Le navire était ancré dans le port pour éviter qu’il ne dérive.
ancrerAu sens figuré, pour donner une base solide ou une assise à quelque chose.
The new policy is anchored in extensive research and data analysis.
La nouvelle politique est ancrée dans une vaste recherche et une analyse de données.

Definitions

anchoredpast participle
Firmly fixed or established; not likely to change.
Her beliefs were anchored in her upbringing, making her resistant to new ideas.
Securely attached to a base or foundation.
The anchored boat remained steady despite the strong winds.
anchorverb
To secure firmly in position.
The ship was anchored in the harbor to prevent it from drifting away.
To act as the main presenter or coordinator of a television or radio program.
She will anchor the evening news broadcast starting next week.
To provide a firm basis or foundation for something.
The new policy is anchored in extensive research and data analysis.