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anchor

UK
/ˈæŋ.kə/
US
/ˈæŋ.kɚ/

Translations

anchornoun
anchors
pl
UK
/ˈæŋ.kə/
US
/ˈæŋ.kɚ/
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
Корабль бросил якорь в гавани.
The news anchor reported the story live.
Ведущий новостей сообщил историю в прямом эфире.
Additional translations
закрепление
опора
Synonyms
fastener
foundation
base
hold
stay
mainstay
support
moor
anchorverb
anchored
Past Simple
anchored
Past Participle
anchoring
Gerund
UK
/ˈæŋkə/
US
/ˈæŋkɚ/
становиться на якорь
The ship will anchor in the harbor for the night.
Корабль станет на якорь в гавани на ночь.
The team needs to anchor the boat to prevent it from drifting away.
Команде нужно закреплять лодку, чтобы она не уплыла.
The new policy will anchor the company's position in the market.
Новая политика укрепит позицию компании на рынке.
Synonyms
stabilize
fasten
fix
attach
secure
mooring
anchoradjective
UK
/ˈæŋ.kə/
US
/ˈæŋ.kɚ/
Used attributively to denote something that is central, main, or stabilizing (e.g., anchor tenant, anchor store).

Definitions

anchornoun
A heavy object attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.
The ship dropped its anchor to stay in place during the storm.
A person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation.
Her family was her anchor during the difficult times.
A central cohesive source of support and stability, especially in a team or organization.
The experienced manager served as the anchor for the new project team.
A television or radio presenter, especially the main presenter of a news program.
The news anchor delivered the evening headlines with professionalism.
The final runner in a relay race, responsible for the last leg.
He was chosen as the anchor in the 4×100-metre relay.
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.
anchoradjective
Serving as a main or central element that attracts or stabilizes others.
An anchor tenant can significantly increase foot traffic in a shopping mall.
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