English Expression · Intermediate
drop anchor
To stop travelling and settle down
Pronunciation: say drop anchor
Meaning
To stop travelling and settle down.
Example
[…] had emigrated first to one country, then to another, till he finally dropped anchor in London.
[…] had emigrated first to one country, then to another, till he finally dropped anchor in London.
Practice tips
- Practice drop anchor out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.