Topic: WATER
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anchor2
1 [intransitive and transitive]TTW to lower the anchor on a ship or boat to hold it in one place [= moor]: 
Three tankers were anchored in the harbor.
Three tankers were anchored in the harbor.2 [transitive usually passive] to fasten something firmly so that it cannot move : The shelves should be securely anchored to the wall.
The shelves should be securely anchored to the wall.3 to be strongly connected with a particular system, way of life etc : John's outlook has always been anchored in the political mainstream.
be anchored in something
John's outlook has always been anchored in the political mainstream.4 [transitive] to provide a feeling of support, safety or help for someone or an organization : Steve anchors the team's defense. Her life was anchored by her religion.
Steve anchors the team's defense.Her life was anchored by her religion.5AMT [transitive] American English to be the person who reads the news and introduces reports on television : Collins anchors the 6 o'clock news.
Collins anchors the 6 o'clock news.