こぎ着つける

ichidan verb, transitive verb

row to; row up to

Literal meaning: to row a boat to a destination such as a pier or shore. Often used in narrative contexts.

• 小こ舟ぶねで島しまの桟さん橋ばしにこぎ着つけた。

  We rowed the small boat to the island's pier.

ichidan verb, transitive verb, intransitive verb

finally reach; manage to achieve; arrive at after effort

Figurative extension: to reach a goal, conclusion, or stage after persistent effort or difficulty. Often implies a sense of relief or accomplishment.

• 長ながい交こう渉しょうの末すえ、ようやく合ごう意いにこぎ着つけた。

  After long negotiations, we finally managed to reach an agreement.

• 彼かれは苦く労ろうしてプロの選せん手しゅの座ざにこぎ着つけた。

  He struggled and finally achieved a position as a professional player.