English Expression · Intermediate
moor up
To cast anchor or become fastened
Pronunciation: say moor up
Meaning
To cast anchor or become fastened.
Example
We have to moor up for the night.
We have to moor up for the night.
Practice tips
- Practice moor up 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.