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anchor (EN)
sostantivo, verbo

sostantivo “anchor”

sing. anchor, pl. anchors
  1. ancora
    The sailor dropped the anchor into the water to keep the boat from drifting away.
  2. conduttore
    The news anchor introduced the evening's top stories with a calm and confident voice.
  3. punto di riferimento
    Her family was the anchor that kept her grounded during tough times.
  4. ultimo staffettista
    Sarah was chosen to be the anchor (the last runner) for her team because she was the fastest.
  5. ancoraggio (in un documento digitale)
    Clicking on the anchor will take you directly to the section about contact information.
  6. tirante
    The metal anchors kept the walls of the old building securely fastened together.

verbo “anchor”

infinito anchor; lui anchors; pass. anchored; p.p. anchored; ger. anchoring
  1. ancorare
    The sailors anchored the boat near the island to keep it from drifting.
  2. fissare
    The swings in the playground are anchored to the ground to keep them safe.
  3. basare
    The movie's plot is anchored in reality, making it relatable to the audience.
  4. condurre (un programma di notizie)
    Sarah will anchor the evening news tonight.