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to anchor
01
anclar
to moor a ship or boat to the bottom of the sea to stop it from moving away
Transitive: to anchor a ship or boat somewhere
Ejemplos
They anchored the houseboat in a calm inlet, enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding nature and water.
Anclaron la casa flotante en una ensenada tranquila, disfrutando de la tranquilidad de la naturaleza circundante y el agua.
02
anclar, fijar
to secure or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or ensure stability
Transitive: to anchor sb/sth | to anchor sth to sth | to anchor sth into sth
Ejemplos
The mountaineer hammered pitons into the rock face to anchor themselves while climbing the steep cliff.
El montañista clavó pitones en la cara de la roca para anclar su posición mientras escalaba el acantilado empinado.
Ejemplos
The experienced journalist anchored the live election coverage last night.
El periodista experimentado presentó la cobertura en vivo de las elecciones anoche.
Anchor
01
presentador
someone who introduces news on a live TV or radio program by other broadcasters
Ejemplos
The network hired a seasoned journalist to serve as the anchor for its flagship morning show.
La red contrató a un periodista experimentado para servir como presentador de su programa matutino estrella.
02
ancla, áncora
a heavy object, usually made of metal, designed to secure a vessel or structure firmly to the bottom of a body of water to prevent drifting
Ejemplos
They used a large anchor to moor the floating platform to the seabed.
Utilizaron un gran ancla para amarrar la plataforma flotante al lecho marino.
03
a source of stability, support, or central influence in a system, organization, or situation
Ejemplos
His calm demeanor provided an anchor in the chaotic meeting.
