anchored (B2)
verb (past participle/adjective)
Pronunciation: /ˈæŋkərd/
Definition
Held firmly in place by an anchor or a similar device, preventing movement or drift.
Examples
The ship remained securely anchored in the bay despite the strong winds.
Her desk was anchored to the floor, making it impossible to move without special tools.
The speaker's argument was firmly anchored in historical facts and data.
How to Use anchored
- anchored to (prepositional phrase)
- Fixed or attached to something physically. — "The heavy machinery was anchored to the concrete floor."
- anchored in (prepositional phrase)
- Based on or deeply connected to an idea, principle, or location. — "The company's values are anchored in customer satisfaction."
- be anchored by (collocation)
- To have something as a main supporting element or foundation. — "The team's strategy was anchored by their strong defense."
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