Definition
To raise a ship's anchor, allowing it to begin its voyage.
（船只）起锚，准备启航。
At dawn, the captain ordered the crew to weigh anchor.
黎明时分，船长下令船员起锚。
After weeks in port, they were finally ready to weigh anchor and head out to the open sea.
在港口停靠数周后，他们终于准备起锚，驶向公海。
Once we weigh anchor, we can begin our journey.
一旦我们起锚，就可以开始我们的旅程。