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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
Examples
The journalist planned to stake the politician's residence out to find out who was entering or leaving.
The detectives decided to stake out the suspect's apartment to see who was coming and going.
02
to clearly state one's opinions in order to distinguish between one's ideas and other's
Transitive
Examples
During the meeting, he made sure to stake out his position on the matter, emphasizing his unique perspective.
The professor encouraged students to stake out their arguments in their essays to showcase their critical thinking skills.
