to anchor
verb/ɐ̃kuˈɾaɾ/medium
an·co·rar
Definition
To drop anchor to secure a ship or vessel in a specific location; to be secured by means of an anchor.
The yacht decided to anchor in the cove sheltered from the wind.
After a long voyage, we were finally able to anchor in the harbour.
Common collocations
to anchor the boatto anchor in the bay
Idiomatic expressions
- to anchor in safe waters
- to anchor one's hopes (fig.)
Etymology
Do latim 'ancora', por sua vez do grego 'ánkyra'.