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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 dog was staked in the yard to prevent it from wandering off.
O cachorro foi amarrado no quintal para evitar que se afastasse.
The tents were staked securely to the ground to withstand the strong winds.
As barracas foram estacadas firmemente ao chão para resistir aos ventos fortes.
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
He staked $ 100 on the outcome of the horse race.
Ele apostou 100 dólares no resultado da corrida de cavalos.
They decided to stake their savings on the poker game.
Eles decidiram arriscar suas economias no jogo de pôquer.
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
He staked his reputation on the success of the new product launch.
Ele arriscou sua reputação no sucesso do lançamento do novo produto.
The company staked its future on the success of the new technology.
A empresa apostou seu futuro no sucesso da nova tecnologia.
04
demarcar, estacar
to set or define the boundaries or limits of an area by placing markers
Transitive: to stake an area
Exemplos
The surveyor staked the land to mark the property boundaries.
O agrimensor demarcou a terra para marcar os limites da propriedade.
The team staked the field to show where the playing area began and ended.
A equipe demarcou o campo para mostrar onde a área de jogo começava e terminava.
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 vampire hunters staked the creature through the heart to destroy it.
Os caçadores de vampiros cravaram uma estaca no coração da criatura para destruí-la.
The executioner staked the prisoner as a form of punishment.
O carrasco empalou o prisioneiro como forma de punição.
Stake
01
participação, ação
an amount of money invested in a business
Exemplos
She purchased a significant stake in the startup company to support its growth.
Ela comprou uma participação significativa na startup para apoiar seu crescimento.
The venture capitalist decided to increase their stake in the biotech firm after positive clinical trial results.
O capitalista de risco decidiu aumentar sua participação na empresa de biotecnologia após resultados positivos de ensaios clínicos.
02
a vertical post used historically for execution by burning
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
They used a metal stake to support the tent.
Wooden stakes held up the young trees.
05
money risked in gambling
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
He had a stake in the inheritance.
The contract confirmed her stake in the property.
