anchor

US /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
UK /ˈæŋ.kɚ/
"anchor" picture
1.

çapa, demir

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

:
•
The ship dropped anchor in the bay.
Gemi koya demir attı.
•
The boat dragged its anchor during the storm.
Tekne fırtına sırasında çapasını sürükledi.
:
grapplehookmooring
2.

dayanak, destek

a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

:
•
Her family was her anchor during difficult times.
Ailesi zor zamanlarda onun dayanağıydı.
•
The veteran player served as the team's anchor.
Tecrübeli oyuncu takımın dayanağı oldu.
:
mainstaylinchpinbackbonepillar
3.

spiker, sunucu

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

:
•
The news anchor reported live from the scene.
Haber spikeri olay yerinden canlı yayın yaptı.
•
She dreams of becoming a famous sports anchor.
Ünlü bir spor spikeri olmayı hayal ediyor.
:
presenterbroadcasterhostnewscaster
1.

demirlemek, çapa atmak

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

:
•
We decided to anchor the boat near the shore.
Tekneyi kıyıya yakın bir yere demirlemeye karar verdik.
•
The captain ordered the crew to anchor the vessel immediately.
Kaptan mürettebata gemiyi hemen demirlemesini emretti.
:
moorberthdocktie up
2.

dayandırmak, sağlamlaştırmak

provide (something) with a firm basis or foundation

:
•
The new policy is anchored in strong economic principles.
Yeni politika güçlü ekonomik ilkelere dayanmaktadır.
•
His beliefs are deeply anchored in his cultural heritage.
İnançları kültürel mirasına derinden bağlıdır.
:
establishrootgroundbase
3.

sunmak, spikerlik yapmak

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

:
•
She will anchor the evening news tonight.
Bu akşam akşam haberlerini sunacak.
•
He has been anchoring the morning show for five years.
Beş yıldır sabah programını sunuyor.
:
presenthostmoderatefront