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to anchor
01
ancrer
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
Exemples
The captain decided to anchor the yacht in a secluded cove, creating a peaceful and private setting for the guests.
Le capitaine a décidé d'ancrer le yacht dans une crique isolée, créant un cadre paisible et privé pour les invités.
02
ancrer, fixer
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
Exemples
He carefully anchored the bookshelf to the wall to prevent it from toppling over.
Il a soigneusement ancré l'étagère au mur pour éviter qu'elle ne bascule.
Exemples
She will anchor the new talk show series starting next month.
Elle animera la nouvelle série d'émissions de discussion à partir du mois prochain.
Anchor
01
présentateur, présentatrice
someone who introduces news on a live TV or radio program by other broadcasters
Exemples
She became a household name as the anchor of the primetime news program.
Elle est devenue un nom connu en tant que présentateur du journal de 20 heures.
02
ancre, grapin
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
Exemples
The diver checked the anchor before descending into the deep waters.
Le plongeur a vérifié l'ancre avant de descendre dans les eaux profondes.
03
a source of stability, support, or central influence in a system, organization, or situation
Exemples
The mentor was an anchor for the young students.
