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Term: Stake Out

Definition: To keep watch over a place or area, typically for a prolonged period, in order to observe or catch someone or something.

Parts of Speech: Verb, noun

Sense 1 (Verb): To monitor or observe a location to gather information or apprehend someone.

Example Sentence 1: The detective asked his team to stake out the suspect's residence and report any suspicious activity.

Example Sentence 2: The journalist decided to stake out the politician's office in hopes of uncovering any newsworthy developments.

Sense 2 (Verb): To mark or designate an area by driving stakes into the ground.

Example Sentence 1: The surveyor staked out the boundaries of the property using wooden stakes.

Example Sentence 2: The farmer staked out the area where he planned to build a new barn.

Sense 3 (Noun): An act or instance of staking out.

Example Sentence 1: The stakeout lasted for 48 hours before the suspect finally emerged from the building.

Example Sentence 2: The police officers prepared for a long stakeout, equipped with binoculars and snacks.

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