stake
//steɪk//
Noun
A strong wooden or metal post with a pointed end that is driven into the ground as a marker or support.
They drove stakes into the ground to mark the boundary of the property.
A share or financial interest in a business or enterprise.
She bought a 30% stake in the company.
Money or something valuable that is risked in a bet or gamble.
He lost his stake in the poker game.
Something that is at risk or could be lost or gained in a particular situation.
The company has a lot at stake in this deal.
Verb
To mark, support, or secure something with a stake or stakes.
We need to stake the young trees to protect them from strong winds.
To risk money or something valuable on the outcome of something.
He staked all his savings on the new business venture.
To assert or establish a claim to something.
The company staked its claim to the land before any competitors arrived.