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to stake
01
amarrar, estacar
to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Exemplos
The gardener staked the vines to support their growth and prevent them from sprawling.
O jardineiro amarrou as videiras para apoiar o seu crescimento e impedir que se espalhassem.
02
apostar, arriscar
to risk or place money or valuables on the outcome of an event
Transitive: to stake a sum of money on sth
Exemplos
They were willing to stake a lot of money on the championship game.
Eles estavam dispostos a apostar muito dinheiro no jogo do campeonato.
03
arriscar, colocar em jogo
to put something in a position where it is vulnerable to loss, harm, or failure
Transitive: to stake an abstract possession on sth
Exemplos
The government staked its credibility on the new policy reforms.
O governo colocou em jogo sua credibilidade nas novas reformas políticas.
04
demarcar, estacar
to set or define the boundaries or limits of an area by placing markers
Transitive: to stake an area
Exemplos
They staked the garden beds to outline where each section would be planted.
Eles demarcaram os canteiros para delinear onde cada seção seria plantada.
05
empalar, cravar uma estaca
to pierce or injure someone or something by driving a pointed stake through it
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Exemplos
The attacker staked his victim with a sharp wooden pole.
O atacante empalou sua vítima com um poste de madeira afiado.
Stake
01
participação, ação
an amount of money invested in a business
Exemplos
The family-owned business decided to sell a minority stake to raise funds for expansion.
O negócio familiar decidiu vender uma participação minoritária para arrecadar fundos para expansão.
02
a vertical post used historically for execution by burning
Exemplos
Execution by stake was common in certain historical periods.
03
a post set up to mark a boundary, starting line, or finishing line
Exemplos
Stakes were placed to mark safe walking paths.
04
a strong post with a pointed end designed to be driven into the ground
Exemplos
Stakes were placed to reinforce the vineyard rows.
05
money risked in gambling
Exemplos
The gambler doubled his stake in hopes of winning.
06
a legal or financial interest or right in something
Exemplos
The lawsuit affected his stake in the company.
