Pronunciation: /steɪk/
noun a sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture
A1 She put a stake in the ground to hold up the tent.
A2 The farmer drove stakes into the soil to support the young plants.
B1 Investors have a stake in the success of the company.
B2 The political party has a stake in the outcome of the election.
C1 The CEO's stake in the business is worth millions of dollars.
C2 The negotiations will determine the stakeholders' stakes in the project.
verb to risk losing (something of value) on an outcome of a game or venture
A1 He stakes the tent firmly into the ground.
A2 She staked her claim to the last piece of cake.
B1 The company is staking its reputation on this new product launch.
B2 Investors are staking a significant amount of money in the startup.
C1 The politician staked his career on the success of the new policy.
C2 The explorer staked his claim to the uncharted territory.
formal The company's shareholders have a significant stake in the success of the business.
informal I've got a lot riding on this project, my job is at stake.
slang If we don't win this game, our pride is on the line.
figurative She knew that her reputation was at stake, so she made sure to do her best.
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