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to stake out
[phrase form: stake]
01
to watch a building continuously, usually by police or reporters, to see who goes in or out
02
to clearly state one's opinions in order to distinguish between one's ideas and other's
Transitive
stake out
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Example
The detectives decided to stake out the suspect's apartment to see who was coming and going.
Concerned about security, the team was instructed to stake out the embassy throughout the night.
The professor encouraged students to stake out their arguments in their essays to showcase their critical thinking skills.
In the group project, each member was asked to stake out their individual contributions to clarify their roles in the collaboration.
During the workshop, participants were encouraged to stake out their perspectives on the topic, fostering a diverse exchange of ideas.
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