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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
The dog was staked in the yard to prevent it from wandering off.
Der Hund war im Hof angebunden, um zu verhindern, dass er wegläuft.
The tents were staked securely to the ground to withstand the strong winds.
Die Zelte waren fest abgesteckt, um den starken Winden standzuhalten.
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
He staked $ 100 on the outcome of the horse race.
Er setzte 100 $ auf das Ergebnis des Pferderennens.
They decided to stake their savings on the poker game.
Sie beschlossen, ihre Ersparnisse auf das Pokerspiel zu setzen.
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
He staked his reputation on the success of the new product launch.
Er setzte seinen Ruf auf den Erfolg der Neuprodukteinführung.
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 surveyor staked the land to mark the property boundaries.
Der Vermesser steckte das Land ab, um die Grundstücksgrenzen zu markieren.
The team staked the field to show where the playing area began and ended.
Das Team hat das Feld abgesteckt, um zu zeigen, wo das Spielfeld begann und endete.
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 vampire hunters staked the creature through the heart to destroy it.
Die Vampirjäger pfählten die Kreatur durch das Herz, um sie zu zerstören.
The executioner staked the prisoner as a form of punishment.
Der Henker pfählte den Gefangenen als eine Form der Bestrafung.
Stake
01
Anteil, Beteiligung
an amount of money invested in a business
Beispiele
She purchased a significant stake in the startup company to support its growth.
Sie kaufte einen bedeutenden Anteil am Startup-Unternehmen, um dessen Wachstum zu unterstützen.
The venture capitalist decided to increase their stake in the biotech firm after positive clinical trial results.
Der Risikokapitalgeber beschloss, seinen Anteil an der Biotech-Firma nach positiven klinischen Testergebnissen zu erhöhen.
02
a vertical post used historically for execution by burning
Beispiele
The accused was tied to the stake as part of the punishment.
In medieval times, heretics were burned at the stake.
03
a post set up to mark a boundary, starting line, or finishing line
Beispiele
Stakes marked the start and finish of the race.
Garden stakes were used to outline the planting rows.
04
a strong post with a pointed end designed to be driven into the ground
Beispiele
They used a metal stake to support the tent.
Wooden stakes held up the young trees.
05
money risked in gambling
Beispiele
He placed a large stake on the roulette table.
Every player increased their stake as the game continued.
06
a legal or financial interest or right in something
Beispiele
He had a stake in the inheritance.
The contract confirmed her stake in the property.
