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anchor (EN)
Substantiv, Verb

Substantiv “anchor”

Sg. anchor, Pl. anchors
  1. Anker
    The sailor dropped the anchor into the water to keep the boat from drifting away.
  2. Nachrichtensprecher
    The news anchor introduced the evening's top stories with a calm and confident voice.
  3. Stütze
    Her family was the anchor that kept her grounded during tough times.
  4. Schlussläufer
    Sarah was chosen to be the anchor (the last runner) for her team because she was the fastest.
  5. Ankerpunkt
    Clicking on the anchor will take you directly to the section about contact information.
  6. Verankerung
    The metal anchors kept the walls of the old building securely fastened together.

Verb “anchor”

Infinitiv anchor; er anchors; Prät. anchored; Part. anchored; Ger. anchoring
  1. ankern
    The sailors anchored the boat near the island to keep it from drifting.
  2. verankern
    The swings in the playground are anchored to the ground to keep them safe.
  3. verankern (auf etwas basieren)
    The movie's plot is anchored in reality, making it relatable to the audience.
  4. moderieren
    Sarah will anchor the evening news tonight.