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to stake
01
anbinden, festpflocken
to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Beispiele
In the olden days, prisoners were often staked to the ground as a form of punishment.
In alten Zeiten wurden Gefangene oft als Strafe an den Boden gepfählt.
02
wetten, riskieren
to risk or place money or valuables on the outcome of an event
Transitive: to stake a sum of money on sth
Beispiele
The gambler staked everything on the final roll of the dice.
03
aufs Spiel setzen, riskieren
to put something in a position where it is vulnerable to loss, harm, or failure
Transitive: to stake an abstract possession on sth
Beispiele
The company staked its future on the success of the new technology.
Das Unternehmen setzte seine Zukunft auf den Erfolg der neuen Technologie.
04
abstecken, markieren
to set or define the boundaries or limits of an area by placing markers
Transitive: to stake an area
Beispiele
The park rangers staked the camping area to keep hikers from venturing into restricted zones.
Die Parkranger markierten den Campingbereich, um Wanderer davon abzuhalten, in gesperrte Zonen vorzudringen.
05
pfählen, einen Pfahl durchbohren
to pierce or injure someone or something by driving a pointed stake through it
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Beispiele
The soldiers staked the enemy forces to prevent their retreat.
Die Soldaten pfählten die feindlichen Streitkräfte, um ihren Rückzug zu verhindern.
Stake
01
Anteil, Beteiligung
an amount of money invested in a business
Beispiele
He sold his stake in the technology company for a substantial profit after its successful IPO.
Er verkaufte seinen Anteil am Technologieunternehmen für einen beträchtlichen Gewinn nach dessen erfolgreichem Börsengang.
02
a vertical post used historically for execution by burning
Beispiele
He watched the ceremonial stake from a distance.
03
a post set up to mark a boundary, starting line, or finishing line
Beispiele
The track was lined with wooden stakes for guidance.
04
a strong post with a pointed end designed to be driven into the ground
Beispiele
He drove a stake into the ground for the garden arch.
05
money risked in gambling
Beispiele
High stakes make gambling more thrilling.
06
a legal or financial interest or right in something
Beispiele
His stake in the business was recognized by law.
