stake out

/stˈeɪk ˈaʊt/

[verb]

to stake out

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to clearly state one’s opinions in order to distinguish between one's ideas and other's

*** if the police or reporters stake out a building where someone is living or hiding, they watch the building continuously in order to see who is leaving or entering it

Examples

1. AGENTS ARE STAKING OUT THE HOME OF A BOLIVIAN MAN WITH TWO D.U.I.'s AND TWO MISDEMEANORS.

2. Throughout the day, devoted Scott fans stake out their spots around the main stage.

3. They staked out the apartment.

4. Earlier in the day, House Speaker John Boehner staked out his position on the same subject.