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stake

/ˈsteɪk/

US UK

noun

plural stakes

[count] :a pointed stick or post that is pushed into the ground especially to mark a place or to support something

the stake :a post that a person was tied to and burned on in the past as a form of punishment

Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.

stakes [plural] :something (such as money) that you could win or lose in a game, contest, etc.

a poker game with high stakes

The stakes are too high/low/big.

[count] an interest or share in a business

They have a stake in the company. [=they own part of the company]

a majority stake

an interest or degree of involvement in something

We all have a stake in the health of our economy. [=the health of our economy affects us all]

at stake

in a position to be lost or gained

Millions of dollars are at stake in the battle over his inheritance.

Thousands of jobs are at stake.

Many lives are at stake.

My reputation is at stake if this project fails. [=my reputation will be lost/damaged if this project fails]

go to the stake for/over

Brit :to defend (something or someone) even though your actions or statements may cause you trouble or harm

She's willing to go to the stake for her beliefs.

pull up stakes

US informal :to leave your job or home

Her career was going nowhere, so she decided it was time to pull up stakes.

verb

stakes; staked; staking

[+ obj] 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]

to support (something, such as a plant) with stakes

She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over.

stake out

[phrasal verb]

stake (something) out or stake out (something)

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.

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

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/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.

* Các từ tương tự:
stakeholder, stakeout