anchor

noun · ANG-ker

CEFR C1

a TV news presenter; a heavy hook that holds a ship

समाचार प्रस्तुतकर्ता; लंगर

Usage

a news anchordrop anchorthe show's anchor

Examples

The news anchor read the headlines at nine.

The ship dropped anchor near the harbour.

Common mistake

She anchored on the evening news for years.

She anchored the evening news for years.

To anchor a show takes no 'on'.

Remember: Anchor: holds the ship, or holds the show.

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