anchor

US /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
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1.

âncora

a heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the seabed

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The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
O navio lançou âncora na baía.
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The boat dragged its anchor during the storm.
O barco arrastou sua âncora durante a tempestade.
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2.

âncora, alicerce

a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

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Her family was her anchor during difficult times.
Sua família era sua âncora durante os tempos difíceis.
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The veteran player served as the team's anchor.
O jogador veterano serviu como a âncora do time.
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3.

âncora, apresentador

a person who presents a television or radio program, especially the main presenter of a news program

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The news anchor reported live from the scene.
O âncora de notícias reportou ao vivo do local.
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She dreams of becoming a famous sports anchor.
Ela sonha em se tornar uma famosa âncora esportiva.
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1.

ancorar, fundear

moor (a vessel) to the seabed by means of an anchor

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We decided to anchor the boat near the shore.
Decidimos ancorar o barco perto da costa.
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The captain ordered the crew to anchor the vessel immediately.
O capitão ordenou à tripulação que ancorasse a embarcação imediatamente.
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2.

ancorar, fundamentar

provide (something) with a firm basis or foundation

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The new policy is anchored in strong economic principles.
A nova política está ancorada em fortes princípios econômicos.
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His beliefs are deeply anchored in his cultural heritage.
Suas crenças estão profundamente ancoradas em sua herança cultural.
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3.

apresentar, ancorar

act as a presenter for (a television or radio program)

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She will anchor the evening news tonight.
Ela vai apresentar o noticiário da noite hoje.
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He has been anchoring the morning show for five years.
Ele tem apresentado o programa matinal por cinco anos.
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