anchor to

Frequency: 7.510.3 per million words

Used to indicate what something is attached to.

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Examples (10)

  • The bookshelf must be securely anchored to the wall to prevent it from tipping over.
  • We anchored our tent firmly to the ground using heavy-duty stakes.
  • The main cables of the suspension bridge are anchored to massive concrete blocks.
  • During the storm, the sailor anchored himself to the mast to stay safe.
  • The country's new economic policy is anchored to a fixed exchange rate.
  • A child's sense of security is often anchored to a stable home environment.
  • His entire argument is anchored to a single, unverified piece of evidence.
  • The floating platform was anchored to the seabed with long chains.
  • She tried to anchor the discussion to the agenda items we had agreed upon.
  • The company will anchor its future growth strategy to innovations in artificial intelligence.