anchor
an
ˈæn
ān
chor
kər
kēr
British pronunciation
/ˈæŋkə/

Definitie en betekenis van "anchor"in het Engels

to anchor
01

ankeren, voor anker gaan

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
to anchor definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
They anchored the houseboat in a calm inlet, enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding nature and water.
Ze verankerden het woonboot in een rustige inham, genietend van de rust van de omringende natuur en het water.
02

verankeren, vastzetten

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
example
Voorbeelden
The mountaineer hammered pitons into the rock face to anchor themselves while climbing the steep cliff.
De bergbeklimmer sloeg pitons in het rotswand om zichzelf te verankeren tijdens het beklimmen van de steile klif.
03

presenteren, anker zijn

to lead and present a television or radio program, serving as the main host responsible for coordinating the show
Transitive: to anchor a television or radio program
example
Voorbeelden
The experienced journalist anchored the live election coverage last night.
De ervaren journalist presenteerde gisteravond de live verkiezingsverslaggeving.
01

presentator, nieuwslezer

someone who introduces news on a live TV or radio program by other broadcasters
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anchor definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The network hired a seasoned journalist to serve as the anchor for its flagship morning show.
Het netwerk huurde een ervaren journalist in om als anker te dienen voor zijn vlaggenschip ochtendshow.
02

anker, werpanker

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
example
Voorbeelden
They used a large anchor to moor the floating platform to the seabed.
Ze gebruikten een groot anker om het drijvende platform aan de zeebodem te verankeren.
03

a source of stability, support, or central influence in a system, organization, or situation

example
Voorbeelden
His calm demeanor provided an anchor in the chaotic meeting.
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