2stake verb
stakes; staked; stak·ing [+ obj] 1 : to risk the loss of (something, such as money) — usually + on ▪ She staked [=bet, wagered] all her money on the race. ▪ He staked [=risked] his reputation on the success of the new plan. ▪ The corporation staked billions of dollars on the deal. ▪ She staked everything on one last attempt. ▪ That's the man who robbed the bank. I would stake my life on it. [=I am absolutely sure] 2 : to support (something, such as a plant) with stakes
▪ She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over.
▪ She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over.
stake out [phrasal verb]
stake (something) out or stake out (something) 1 : to mark the limits of (an area) with stakes
▪ stake out a mining area ▪ We staked out the area where the pool will be installed. 2 : to watch (a place) secretly especially because you are looking for illegal activity
▪ The police staked out the building until they caught the vandals. — see also stakeout 3 : to state (your opinion) in a very clear and definite way
▪ He staked out his position on this issue in a speech he gave last month.
▪ stake out a mining area ▪ We staked out the area where the pool will be installed.
▪ The police staked out the building until they caught the vandals. — see also stakeout
▪ He staked out his position on this issue in a speech he gave last month.
stake (out) a/your claim
: to say or show that you believe you should have something or that you deserve something
▪ They staked their claim to the land. ▪ With her strong showing in the early rounds of the tournament, she has staked her claim to be considered one of the favorites.
▪ They staked their claim to the land. ▪ With her strong showing in the early rounds of the tournament, she has staked her claim to be considered one of the favorites.
