drop anchor

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (intransitive) : To lower a ship's anchor into the water to hold the vessel in a fixed position. To stop sailing and secure a boat or ship in place by using an anchor. Usage This verb phrase describes the specific nautical action of stopping a vessel and making it stationary by deploying its anchor. It is used literally for ships and boats. It is typically used in the context of...