anchorperson
gb/ˈæŋkˈɔɹpɚsən/ us/ˈæŋkˈɔɹpɚsən/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
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Sostantivo
B2
entity
1
main presenter of a news program
the main person who reads the news on TV or radio
Schema d'uso:
the anchorperson (of/for) [a news program/network]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse anchorperson with an actual anchor (the heavy object used on a boat).
Sinonimi
news anchor (Very common term; often used instead of anchorperson.)
|
anchor (Shorter, informal/industry-friendly form in context.)
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anchorman (Older, male-marked term; less gender-neutral.)
Contrari
field reporter (Works on location reporting stories rather than presenting from the studio.)
Collocazioni
the evening anchorperson
|a network anchorperson
|a local anchorperson
|a veteran anchorperson
|the studio anchorperson
|a prominent anchorperson
|an anchorperson team
|the anchorperson's introduction
|the anchorperson's interview
|to be an anchorperson
Temi
media
|journalism
|tv
|radio
|work
Esempi
- The anchorperson introduced the top story and then went live to a reporter at the scene.
- She became the anchorperson of the 6 p.m. news after years as a correspondent.
- The anchorperson interviewed the mayor about the new housing plan.
Esempi per chi studia
- The anchorperson reads the news.
- I saw the anchorperson on TV last night.
Sostantivo
C1
entity
2
host of major live news coverage
the main host during a long live news event
Schema d'uso:
the anchorperson for [special coverage/event]
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse anchorperson for any TV host; it is mainly for news and current-affairs coverage.
Sinonimi
lead anchor (Emphasizes seniority and leadership during coverage.)
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studio anchor (Highlights that they present from the studio while others report from the field.)
Contrari
guest commentator (Appears to give opinions or expertise but does not run the broadcast.)
Collocazioni
the election-night anchorperson
|the debate anchorperson
|special-coverage anchorperson
|breaking-news anchorperson
|the anchorperson in the studio
|the anchorperson moderates
|the anchorperson turns to [a reporter]
|the anchorperson introduces analysis
|a trusted anchorperson
|the anchorperson signs off
Temi
media
|journalism
|politics
|current_events
Esempi
- During the election results, the anchorperson guided viewers through the numbers as they came in.
- The network chose its most experienced anchorperson to lead the breaking-news coverage.
- As the crisis unfolded, the anchorperson kept returning to reporters in different cities.
Esempi per chi studia
- The anchorperson led the live coverage.
- Our anchorperson talked to many guests.
Sostantivo
C1
entity
3
central on-screen host in a show
the main host who connects parts of a program
Schema d'uso:
the anchorperson of [a program/segment]
Errore comune:
This broader sense is less common; in everyday English, anchorperson usually refers to news.
Sinonimi
host (More general; not specifically connected to news broadcasting.)
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presenter (Common in some varieties of English; broader than news.)
Contrari
panelist (A participant in discussion who is not responsible for leading the program.)
Collocazioni
the program's anchorperson
|an anchorperson-led format
|the anchorperson introduces the segment
|the anchorperson transitions to [a clip]
|the anchorperson wraps up the show
|a calm anchorperson
|a recognizable anchorperson
|the anchorperson's closing remarks
Temi
media
|tv
|communication
Esempi
- The show uses an anchorperson to introduce each short report and then move to the next topic.
- As anchorperson, he kept the discussion focused and on time.
- The producers wanted an anchorperson with a calm voice and strong interview skills.
Esempi per chi studia
- He is the anchorperson of the program.
Grammatica
Forma base
anchorperson
IPA
GB/ˈæŋkˈɔɹpɚsən/
US/ˈæŋkˈɔɹpɚsən/
Sillabe e accento
an - chorper - son (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: anchorperson
- Plural: anchorpersons
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
anchor chair
1/ˈæŋkɚ t͡ʃˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
the main anchor role
the job of being the main news anchor
Esempi
- After his retirement, a younger journalist took the anchor chair.
- She was in the anchor chair for the network’s prime-time broadcast.
- The station is testing new talent before choosing who gets the anchor chair.
anchor desk
1/ˈæŋkɚ dˈɛsk/
fixed phrase
news presenter's studio desk
the desk where the news anchor sits
Esempi
- From the anchor desk, she introduced a report from overseas.
- The camera pulled back to show the full anchor desk and the studio screens.
- The anchor desk was redesigned for the new season.
co-anchor
1/kˈoʊ ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
anchor who shares the role
a news presenter who works with another presenter
Esempi
- She co-anchors the morning news with David.
- The co-anchor introduced the next segment while her partner prepared the interview.
- After the break, the co-anchors returned to summarize the story.
lead anchor
1/lˈid ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
top anchor in a newsroom
the most important news anchor
Esempi
- The lead anchor will handle the opening and closing of the broadcast.
- She served as lead anchor during the hurricane coverage.
- The network promoted him to lead anchor after a decade on air.
news anchor
1/njˈuz ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
main presenter of the news
a person who reads the news on TV or radio
Esempi
- The news anchor apologized for the on-air mistake and corrected the story.
- A news anchor from the local station interviewed people outside the courthouse.
- He started as a reporter before becoming a news anchor.
prime-time anchor
1/pɹˈaɪm tˈaɪm ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
anchor of a prime-time newscast
a main news anchor on an important evening show
Esempi
- The prime-time anchor opened the broadcast with a live update.
- She became a prime-time anchor after years of weekend shifts.
- As prime-time anchor, he interviewed presidents and global leaders.
sports anchor
1/spˈɔɹts ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
presenter of sports news
a person who presents sports news on TV
Esempi
- The sports anchor covered the championship game and interviewed the coach.
- After the weather report, the sports anchor delivered the highlights.
- He worked as a sports anchor before moving into national broadcasting.
studio anchor
1/stˈudioʊ ˈæŋkɚ/
fixed phrase
anchor who stays in studio
a news anchor who stays in the studio
Esempi
- The studio anchor handed off to reporters covering the protest downtown.
- As studio anchor, she coordinated updates from three different cities.
- The studio anchor summarized the latest details before the commercial break.