Translations for „stake“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

I . stake [steɪk] N

1. stake (stick):

stake

estaca f

2. stake (share):

stake

participação f

to have a stake in sth

ter interesse m em a. c.

3. stake (bet):

stake

aposta f

to be at stake

estar em jogo

II . stake [steɪk] VB trans

1. stake (mark with stakes):

stake

delimitar

2. stake (bet):

stake

apostar

to stake a claim to sth

reivindicar a. c.

stake out VB trans Am inf

stake out

ficar de tocaia

Usage examples with stake

to be at stake

estar em jogo

to have a stake in sth

ter interesse m em a. c.

to stake a claim to sth

reivindicar a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The issue at stake in a fault line war is very symbolic for at least one of the groups involved.

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He also oversaw a massive witch-hunt in his bishopric from 1626 to 1630, during which time some 900 alleged witches were burned at the stake.

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Where start-ups and spin-outs are the clients, commercial fees are sometimes waived in lieu of an equity stake in the business.

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These events are very popular as spectator events, and residents are known to stake out particular sections of the pavements to enable them to watch the runners and the floats.

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They also announced plans for a possible 1015% share issue in 2008, planning to retain a 75% stake.

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For reasons of public decency, women convicted of high treason were instead burned at the stake.

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The problem is complex, with the decision of which games will participate in majors sports events at stake.

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The next day, the group discovers a large footprint, and stake out a nearby ridge.

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He also revealed a near miss from a stake-out of a 12ft crocodile when he was in a 12ft dingy.

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In asserted that natural justice was applicable in career settings where there were serious career considerations at stake.

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