anchor

a heavy metal device that is lowered into water to stop a ship from moving

ancla

Collocations drop anchor · weigh anchor

• The ship dropped its anchor.

  El barco soltó el ancla.

to fix something firmly in place, especially to prevent movement or change

fijar, asegurar

• take sth as an anchor

• The company's success is anchored by its strong leadership.

  El éxito de la empresa está asegurado por su fuerte liderazgo.

a person or thing that provides support and stability, especially in difficult times

pilar, apoyo

Collocations be an anchor for sb

• She has been a real anchor for her family during the crisis.

  Ella ha sido un verdadero apoyo para su familia durante la crisis.

to lower an anchor to stop a ship from moving

anclar, soltar el ancla

• anchor sth in/on sth

• The captain anchored the ship on the seabed.

  El capitán ancló el barco en el fondo marino.

to fix something firmly in place, especially to prevent movement or change

fijar, asegurar

• anchor sth on/around sth

• The tent was anchored to the ground with ropes.

  La tienda estaba asegurada al suelo con cuerdas.

to provide support and stability for someone, especially in difficult times

ser un apoyo para alguien

• anchor sb through sth

• He anchored her through the tough times.

  Él la apoyó a través de los tiempos difíciles.