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anchor 2, verb (oh)



2 v
[I and T] to lower the anchor on a ship or boat to hold it in one place
-synonym moor moor
::Three tankers were anchored in the harbor.
[T usually passive] to fasten something firmly so that it cannot move
::The shelves should be securely anchored to the wall.
be anchored in sth
to be strongly connected with a particular system, way of life etc
::John's outlook has always been anchored in the political mainstream.
[T] to provide a feeling of support, safety or help for someone or an organization
::Steve anchors the team's defense.
::Her life was anchored by her religion.
[T] American English to be the person who reads the news and introduces reports on television
::Collins anchors the 6 o'clock news.