Definitions

1. noun

a wooden or metal post, usually set upright in the ground, used as a support, boundary marker, or base for a structure

“She planted a stake in the ground to mark the boundary of the garden.”

2. noun

a financial investment or interest, especially in a business or venture

“The company invested a large stake in the new technology.”

3. noun

a situation or condition that affects the outcome of something

“The weather was a stake in the success of the outdoor festival.”

4. verb

to invest or risk money or resources in a business or venture

“The company is staking its future on the success of the new product.”

5. verb

to mark or indicate the position or extent of something

“The surveyor staked out the boundaries of the new development.”

6. verb

to risk or wager something, especially money or a valuable possession

“He staked his reputation on the success of the project.”

7. verb

to drive a stake into something, especially to pin or fasten it

“The carpenter staked the wooden beam in place.”

8. verb

to challenge or dispute something, especially an idea or a claim

“The lawyer staked her claim in the court, disputing the opposing party’s evidence.”