verb
To raise the anchor of a ship from the seabed in preparation for sailing.
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The captain gave the command to weigh anchor as the ship prepared to set sail.
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Hey, can you help me weigh anchor before we head out on the boat?
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Let's get this party started, time to weigh anchor and hit the open seas!
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It's time to let go of the past and weigh anchor on a new chapter in life.