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to stake out
[phrase form: stake]
01
vigilar, monitorizar
to watch a building continuously, usually by police or reporters, to see who goes in or out
Example
The journalist planned to stake the politician's residence out to find out who was entering or leaving.
El periodista planeaba vigilar la residencia del político para averiguar quién entraba o salía.
The detectives decided to stake out the suspect's apartment to see who was coming and going.
Los detectives decidieron vigilar el apartamento del sospechoso para ver quién entraba y salía.
02
asegurar
to clearly state one's opinions in order to distinguish between one's ideas and other's
Transitive
Example
During the meeting, he made sure to stake out his position on the matter, emphasizing his unique perspective.
Durante la reunión, se aseguró de establecer su posición sobre el asunto, enfatizando su perspectiva única.
The professor encouraged students to stake out their arguments in their essays to showcase their critical thinking skills.
El profesor animó a los estudiantes a definir sus argumentos en sus ensayos para mostrar sus habilidades de pensamiento crítico.
