anchorman
gb/ˈæŋkɚmən/ us/ˈæŋkɚmən/
B2
English
hírműsorvezető, hírolvasó, műsorvezető, stúdióműsorvezető, záróember, pillér, húzóember
NOUN
B2
1
hírolvasó
B1
Usage pattern:
the anchorman of [program/network]
The anchorman interrupted the broadcast to share a breaking news update.
A hírműsorvezető megszakította az adást, hogy egy rendkívüli hírről számoljon be.
She said the anchorman's calm voice helped her understand the story.
Azt mondta, a hírműsorvezető nyugodt hangja segített neki megérteni a történteket.
After the interview, the anchorman introduced the next report from overseas.
Learner examples
The anchorman is on TV at six o'clock.
A hírműsorvezető hat órakor látható a tévében.
He is a famous news anchorman.
Ő egy híres hírműsorvezető.
Common mistake:
In modern English, many people prefer anchor or news anchor (gender-neutral) instead of anchorman.
Meaning
main TV or radio news presenter
Collocations
TV anchorman
|radio anchorman
|news anchorman
|evening-news anchorman
|veteran anchorman
|local anchorman
|network anchorman
|star anchorman
|anchorman's desk
|anchorman for [channel]
Synonyms
news anchor (More common and gender-neutral in modern usage.)
|
newscaster (Focuses on reading or delivering the news, not necessarily leading a program.)
Antonyms
field reporter (Works on location rather than presenting from the studio.)
Themes
media
|news
|communication
Definition
a man who reads the news on TV or radio
A man who presents the news on television or radio and introduces reports and other presenters.
NOUN
C1
2
műsorvezető
B1
Usage pattern:
the anchorman for [event/coverage]
The network's anchorman guided viewers through the election results as they came in.
A csatorna műsorvezetője végigvezette a nézőket a beérkező választási eredményeken.
During the storm coverage, the anchorman kept returning to the meteorologist for updates.
A viharról szóló különkiadásban a műsorvezető újra meg újra a meteorológushoz fordult friss információkért.
The anchorman introduced each panelist and took questions from viewers.
Learner examples
The anchorman is hosting the live show tonight.
Ma este a műsorvezető vezeti az élő adást.
Common mistake:
Learners may think anchorman is only for news; it can also be used for election nights, major events, and other live coverage.
Meaning
lead presenter of live coverage
Collocations
election-night anchorman
|coverage anchorman
|studio anchorman
|main anchorman
|lead anchorman
|anchorman of the broadcast
|anchorman for the live show
|anchorman during the debate
|anchorman in the studio
|anchorman role
Synonyms
host (More general; not specifically tied to broadcast journalism.)
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presenter (Common in international English; neutral and broad.)
Antonyms
guest (Participates briefly rather than leading the program.)
Themes
media
|politics
|sports
Definition
the main presenter during a live TV or radio program
A man who leads a live broadcast or special coverage by introducing segments and guiding the program.
NOUN
C1
3
záróember
B2
Usage pattern:
the team's anchorman
Their anchorman surged ahead on the final straight and won the relay.
A záróemberük az utolsó egyenesben ellépett, és megnyerte a váltót.
The coach chose him as anchorman because he stays calm under pressure.
Az edző azért választotta őt záróembernek, mert nyomás alatt is higgadt marad.
As anchorman, she had to chase down a team that started with a big lead.
Learner examples
He is the anchorman in the relay.
Ő a váltó záróembere.
Common mistake:
This is different from the news meaning; it refers to a position in a team race.
Meaning
last competitor in a relay team
Collocations
relay anchorman
|4x100 anchorman
|4x400 anchorman
|team anchorman
|strong anchorman
|fast anchorman
|anchorman leg
|anchorman split
|name the anchorman
|serve as anchorman
Synonyms
anchor (More common and gender-neutral in sports contexts.)
Antonyms
lead-off runner (The first competitor in a relay, not the last.)
Themes
sports
|competition
Definition
the person who goes last in a relay race
The final runner or swimmer in a relay team, who completes the last stage of the race and is often chosen for speed or reliability.
NOUN
C1
4
Usage pattern:
the anchorman of [team/group/unit]
For years, he was the anchorman of their defense and organized the back line.
Évekig ő volt a védelmük pillére, és ő szervezte a hátsó sort.
The veteran became the anchorman of the young team, setting the pace in practice.
A veterán a fiatal csapat pillérévé vált, és az edzéseken ő diktálta a tempót.
In the playoffs, her steady scoring made her the anchorman of the offense.
Learner examples
He is the anchorman of the team.
Ő a csapat pillére.
Common mistake:
This figurative meaning is common in sports writing; in everyday conversation, people more often say key player or mainstay.
Meaning
key stabilizing member of a group
Collocations
anchorman of the lineup
|anchorman of the defense
|anchorman of the rotation
|anchorman of the team
|anchorman in the middle
|veteran anchorman
|defensive anchorman
|pitching-staff anchorman
|anchorman presence
|remain the anchorman
Synonyms
mainstay (Emphasizes long-term reliability and support.)
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linchpin (Stresses that the group depends on this person.)
Antonyms
weak link (Someone whose poor performance harms the group.)
Themes
sports
|work
|groups
Definition
the most important, dependable person in a group
A central or most reliable man in a team or group whose performance supports the others and helps ensure success.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anchorman
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkɚmən/
US/ˈæŋkɚmən/
Syllables & stress
an - chor - man (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: anchorman
- Plural: anchormen
Word family
Forms
anchormen
noun
Core family
anchor
noun A2
Related words
Advanced or less common
anchorperson
noun B2
anchorage
noun B2
Expressions
anchor man
1/ˈæŋkɚ mˈæn/
fixed phrase
variant spelling of anchorman
another way to write anchorman
Examples
- He started as a reporter and later became the anchor man on the evening news.
- Their anchor man ran an excellent final leg to win the race.
Learner examples
- He is the anchor man on the news.
news anchorman
1/njˈuz ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase
anchorman for a news program
a man who presents the news
Examples
- The news anchorman interviewed the mayor about the new policy.
- A former news anchorman wrote a memoir about life in the studio.
Learner examples
- The news anchorman is speaking now.
radio anchorman
1/ɹˈeɪdioʊ ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase
anchorman on radio
a man who presents news on the radio
Examples
- The radio anchorman took calls from listeners after the report aired.
- A longtime radio anchorman announced his retirement on air.
Learner examples
- The radio anchorman is talking.
relay anchorman
1/ɹˈilˌeɪ ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase
last runner in a relay
the person who goes last in a relay race
Examples
- The relay anchorman held off a late challenge to win by a fraction of a second.
- They switched the order so their fastest sprinter could be relay anchorman.
Learner examples
- He is the relay anchorman.
tv anchorman
1/tˌɛləvˈɪʒən ˈæŋkɚmən/
fixed phrase
anchorman on television
a man who presents news on TV
Examples
- The TV anchorman apologized after misspeaking during the live broadcast.
- She recognized the TV anchorman from a national network.
Learner examples
- A TV anchorman reads the news.