anchorage
gb/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
A2
English
horgonyzóhely, horgonyzási díj, rögzítés, lehorgonyzás, rögzítési pont, horgonylat, Anchorage
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
at [an] anchorage; provide [a] safe anchorage for [ships/boats]
The captain chose a sheltered anchorage behind the island.
A kapitány egy védett horgonyzóhelyet választott a sziget takarásában.
Several fishing boats were already in the anchorage when we arrived.
Amikor megérkeztünk, már több halászhajó is volt a horgonyzóhelyen.
The map marks the anchorage as unsuitable in strong northerly winds.
Learner examples
We found a safe anchorage for the night.
Biztonságos horgonyzóhelyet találtunk éjszakára.
The boat is in the anchorage.
A hajó a horgonyzóhelyen van.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse an anchorage (the place) with an anchor (the object).
Meaning
place where ships can anchor
Collocations
safe anchorage
|secure anchorage
|protected anchorage
|natural anchorage
|deep-water anchorage
|anchorage area
|anchorage zone
|open anchorage
|reach an anchorage
|leave the anchorage
Synonyms
mooring area (Often implies using moorings as well as anchors.)
|
roadstead (A more formal term for an offshore anchoring area.)
Antonyms
open sea (Not a sheltered place to anchor.)
Themes
travel
|transport
|sea
|geography
Definition
a safe place for ships to stop and anchor
A place in a bay, harbor, or offshore area where boats and ships can safely drop anchor and stay.
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
2
Usage pattern:
pay [an] anchorage; anchorage for [a vessel]
The port authority increased the anchorage for large vessels this year.
A kikötői hatóság idén megemelte a nagy hajók horgonyzási díját.
We had to pay anchorage even though we didn’t go alongside a berth.
Horgonyzási díjat kellett fizetnünk, pedig nem is álltunk kikötőhely mellé.
The agent confirmed that anchorage charges are billed per day.
Learner examples
They pay anchorage to stay in the harbor.
Horgonyzási díjat fizetnek azért, hogy a kikötőben maradhassanak.
Common mistake:
Learners may assume anchorage always means a place, not a fee; context like pay/charge helps.
Meaning
fee for anchoring a ship
Collocations
anchorage fee
|anchorage dues
|pay anchorage
|anchorage charges
|harbor anchorage
|daily anchorage
|anchorage rates
|waive anchorage
|collect anchorage
|anchorage payable
Synonyms
anchoring fee (A plain-language synonym commonly used in explanations.)
Antonyms
free anchorage (No charge is required.)
Themes
business
|transport
|sea
Definition
money you pay to anchor a ship in a port area
A charge paid for the right to anchor a ship in a particular place, especially in a harbor or port area.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
anchorage for [a cable/bridge/structure]; provide anchorage to [something]
The engineer checked the anchorage for the suspension cables.
A mérnök ellenőrizte a függesztőkábelek lehorgonyzását.
Improper anchorage can cause the railing to pull away under load.
A nem megfelelő rögzítés miatt a korlát terhelés alatt kiszakadhat a helyéről.
The design specifies a steel anchorage embedded in concrete.
Learner examples
The ladder needs strong anchorage at the top.
A létrának felül erős rögzítésre van szüksége.
Common mistake:
Learners may overgeneralize this sense to everyday contexts where anchor point or fastening is more natural.
Meaning
secure fixing or anchor point
Collocations
cable anchorage
|bridge anchorage
|rock anchorage
|structural anchorage
|anchorage point
|anchorage zone
|provide anchorage
|insufficient anchorage
|anchorage capacity
|anchorage detail
Synonyms
anchor point (More common in general English; less formal than anchorage.)
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fixing (Broader; not necessarily designed to resist large forces.)
Antonyms
instability (Lack of secure holding or support.)
Themes
engineering
|construction
|safety
Definition
a strong fixing that holds something in place
A secure means or point of attachment that holds something firmly in place, especially in engineering or construction.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
4
horgonylat
C2
Usage pattern:
anchorage in [orthodontic treatment]; anchorage control
The orthodontist discussed anchorage options before starting treatment.
A fogszabályozó szakorvos a kezelés megkezdése előtt ismertette a horgonylati megoldásokat.
To avoid anchorage loss, the plan included a temporary anchorage device.
A horgonylatvesztés elkerülésére a kezelési tervben ideiglenes horgonylati eszköz alkalmazása is szerepelt.
Extra anchorage was needed to move the front teeth back safely.
Common mistake:
This is a specialized medical meaning; in everyday contexts anchorage usually relates to ships or fixing things.
Meaning
resistance to tooth movement
Collocations
orthodontic anchorage
|anchorage control
|anchorage loss
|skeletal anchorage
|maximum anchorage
|anchorage requirements
|anchorage unit
|temporary anchorage device
|anchorage planning
|reinforce anchorage
Synonyms
anchorage control (Refers specifically to managing anchorage during treatment.)
Antonyms
anchorage loss (The opposite outcome: unwanted movement of the anchoring teeth.)
Themes
health
|dentistry
Definition
in braces treatment, the support that stops teeth moving the wrong way
In orthodontics, the resistance used to control unwanted tooth movement when braces or other devices apply force.
NOUN
A2
5
Anchorage
B1
Usage pattern:
[in] Anchorage; Anchorage, Alaska
We flew into Anchorage and drove south to the Kenai Peninsula.
Anchorage-be repültünk, majd dél felé autóztunk a Kenai-félszigetre.
Anchorage can be very cold in winter, but the summers are mild.
Anchorage-ben télen nagyon hideg lehet, a nyarak viszont enyhék.
She moved to Anchorage for a job at the hospital.
Learner examples
Anchorage is in Alaska.
Anchorage Alaszkában van.
I visited Anchorage last year.
Tavaly jártam Anchorage-ben.
Common mistake:
This is a proper name and is normally capitalized: Anchorage.
Meaning
largest city in Alaska
Collocations
Anchorage, Alaska
|downtown Anchorage
|Anchorage airport
|Anchorage Museum
|in Anchorage
|fly to Anchorage
|Anchorage area
|Anchorage residents
|Anchorage winter
|Anchorage hotels
Themes
places
|travel
|geography
Definition
a big city in Alaska in the USA
A city in south-central Alaska, USA, the state’s largest city and an important transportation hub.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anchorage
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
an - chor - age (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anchorage
- Plural: anchorage, anchorages
Word family
Expressions
anchorage area
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
designated place for anchoring
an official area where ships can anchor
Examples
- Incoming ships were directed to the anchorage area to wait for a berth.
- Fishing is prohibited in the anchorage area near the channel.
- The tanker remained in the anchorage area for two days.
Learner examples
- The ship is waiting in the anchorage area.
anchorage dues
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ dˈuz/
fixed phrase
business
official charges for anchoring
official payments for anchoring a ship
Examples
- Anchorage dues are payable in advance at the harbor office.
- The agent handled the anchorage dues and other port charges.
- Small craft are exempt from anchorage dues in this bay.
anchorage fee
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ fˈi/
fixed phrase
business
charge for anchoring
money a ship pays to anchor
Examples
- The invoice included an anchorage fee for three nights.
- Anchorage fees vary depending on the size of the vessel.
- They waived the anchorage fee because of the delay caused by fog.
Learner examples
- We must pay an anchorage fee.
anchorage point
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
technical
place to attach securely
a strong point where something is fixed
Examples
- Each worker’s harness must be connected to an approved anchorage point.
- The installer marked the anchorage point before drilling into the concrete.
- Do not clip the line to a railing that is not an anchorage point.
Learner examples
- Attach the rope to the anchorage point.
anchorage system
1/ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
set of parts that anchor
a system that holds something securely
Examples
- The new roof includes an anchorage system for safety lines.
- Engineers reviewed the anchorage system after the cable inspection.
- The specification requires a certified anchorage system.
orthodontic anchorage
1/ˌɔɹθədˈɑntɪk ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
support used in braces
in braces treatment, support that controls tooth movement
Examples
- Orthodontic anchorage was reinforced using a mini-implant.
- The case required maximum orthodontic anchorage to close the spaces.
- They discussed orthodontic anchorage before deciding on the treatment plan.
safe anchorage
1/sˈeɪf ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
sheltered place to anchor
a safe place for a boat to stop and anchor
Examples
- The crew looked for safe anchorage before nightfall.
- They reached safe anchorage just as the storm arrived.
- The guidebook lists coves that offer safe anchorage in a northerly wind.
Learner examples
- We need safe anchorage tonight.
temporary anchorage
1/tˈɛmpɚˌɛɹi ˈæŋkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
short-term place to anchor
a place to anchor for a short time
Examples
- The vessel stayed at temporary anchorage until the pilot arrived.
- They moved to temporary anchorage outside the harbor limits.
- Temporary anchorage was authorized due to congestion.
Learner examples
- The ship is at temporary anchorage.