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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 sailboat near the shore, allowing them to swim and relax without worrying about it drifting away.
Anclaron el velero cerca de la orilla, lo que les permitió nadar y relajarse sin preocuparse de que se alejara.
The captain decided to anchor the yacht in a secluded cove, creating a peaceful and private setting for the guests.
El capitán decidió anclar el yate en una cala apartada, creando un entorno tranquilo y privado para los invitados.
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
She anchored the tent stakes into the ground to prevent the tent from being blown away by the strong winds.
Ella ancló las estacas de la tienda en el suelo para evitar que la tienda fuera arrastrada por los fuertes vientos.
He carefully anchored the bookshelf to the wall to prevent it from toppling over.
Él cuidadosamente ancló la estantería a la pared para evitar que se volcara.
Ejemplos
He has been chosen to anchor the nightly news broadcast.
Ha sido elegido para presentar el noticiero nocturno.
She will anchor the new talk show series starting next month.
Ella presentará la nueva serie de programas de entrevistas que comienza el próximo mes.
Anchor
01
presentador
someone who introduces news on a live TV or radio program by other broadcasters
Ejemplos
The anchor delivered the breaking news with a calm and authoritative demeanor.
El presentador entregó las noticias de última hora con un comportamiento calmado y autoritario.
She became a household name as the anchor of the primetime news program.
Se convirtió en un nombre familiar como presentador del programa de noticias en horario estelar.
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
The sailors lowered the anchor to secure the ship during the storm.
Los marineros bajaron el ancla para asegurar el barco durante la tormenta.
The diver checked the anchor before descending into the deep waters.
El buceador revisó el ancla antes de descender a las aguas profundas.
03
a source of stability, support, or central influence in a system, organization, or situation
Ejemplos
She served as the anchor of the team during difficult times.
The mentor was an anchor for the young students.
