anchor well

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To fix something effectively in place.

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  • Make sure the bookshelf is anchored well to the wall.
  • The tent needs to be anchored well to withstand the strong winds.
  • He anchored the goalposts well in the soft ground before the match.
  • The new communication tower has been anchored well with deep foundations.
  • If you don't anchor the swing set well, it won't be safe for the children.
  • Engineers ensured the suspension bridge cables were anchored well.
  • A successful business strategy must be anchored well in market research.
  • The rock climber checked that his harness was anchored well to the cliff face.
  • The floating dock wasn't anchored well and drifted away during the night.
  • To create a stable structure, you must anchor each post well.