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to anchor
01
ancorar, fundear
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
Exemplos
They anchored the sailboat near the shore, allowing them to swim and relax without worrying about it drifting away.
Eles ancoraram o veleiro perto da costa, permitindo que nadassem e relaxassem sem se preocupar com ele se afastando.
The captain decided to anchor the yacht in a secluded cove, creating a peaceful and private setting for the guests.
O capitão decidiu ancorar o iate em uma enseada isolada, criando um ambiente tranquilo e privado para os convidados.
02
ancorar, fixar
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
Exemplos
She anchored the tent stakes into the ground to prevent the tent from being blown away by the strong winds.
Ela ancorou as estacas da barraca no chão para evitar que a barraca fosse levada pelos ventos fortes.
He carefully anchored the bookshelf to the wall to prevent it from toppling over.
Ele cuidadosamente ancorou a estante na parede para evitar que tombasse.
Exemplos
He has been chosen to anchor the nightly news broadcast.
Ele foi escolhido para apresentar o noticiário noturno.
She will anchor the new talk show series starting next month.
Ela apresentará a nova série de talk shows que começa no próximo mês.
Anchor
01
apresentador, âncora
someone who introduces news on a live TV or radio program by other broadcasters
Exemplos
The anchor delivered the breaking news with a calm and authoritative demeanor.
O âncora entregou as notícias de última hora com um comportamento calmo e autoritário.
She became a household name as the anchor of the primetime news program.
Ela se tornou um nome conhecido como âncora do programa de notícias em horário nobre.
02
âncora, ferro
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
Exemplos
The sailors lowered the anchor to secure the ship during the storm.
Os marinheiros baixaram a âncora para segurar o navio durante a tempestade.
The diver checked the anchor before descending into the deep waters.
O mergulhador verificou a âncora antes de descer nas águas profundas.
03
a source of stability, support, or central influence in a system, organization, or situation
Exemplos
She served as the anchor of the team during difficult times.
The mentor was an anchor for the young students.
