to stake
01
binda, staka
to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Exempel
In the olden days, prisoners were often staked to the ground as a form of punishment.
Förr i tiden fångar ofta fastbundna till marken som en form av bestraffning.
02
satsa, riska
to risk or place money or valuables on the outcome of an event
Transitive: to stake a sum of money on sth
Exempel
The gambler staked everything on the final roll of the dice.
03
satsa, riska
to put something in a position where it is vulnerable to loss, harm, or failure
Transitive: to stake an abstract possession on sth
Exempel
The athlete staked his career on making the final cut for the team.
Atleten satsade sin karriär på att göra det sista urvalet för laget.
04
avgränsa, sätta upp stolpar
to set or define the boundaries or limits of an area by placing markers
Transitive: to stake an area
Exempel
The park rangers staked the camping area to keep hikers from venturing into restricted zones.
Parkvakterna utmärkte campingområdet för att hindra vandrare från att vandra in i begränsade zoner.
05
spetsa, driva en påle genom
to pierce or injure someone or something by driving a pointed stake through it
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
Exempel
The soldiers staked the enemy forces to prevent their retreat.
Soldaterna spetsade fiendens styrkor för att förhindra deras reträtt.
Stake
01
andel, investering
an amount of money invested in a business
Exempel
He sold his stake in the technology company for a substantial profit after its successful IPO.
Han sålde sin andel i teknikföretaget för en betydande vinst efter dess framgångsrika börsintroduktion.
02
a vertical post used historically for execution by burning
Exempel
He watched the ceremonial stake from a distance.
03
a post set up to mark a boundary, starting line, or finishing line
Exempel
The track was lined with wooden stakes for guidance.
04
a strong post with a pointed end designed to be driven into the ground
Exempel
He drove a stake into the ground for the garden arch.
05
money risked in gambling
Exempel
High stakes make gambling more thrilling.
06
a legal or financial interest or right in something
Exempel
His stake in the business was recognized by law.
