Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stake-out
noun
/ˈsteɪk aʊt/
Definition
A stake-out is a period of surveillance or observation, often for the purpose of monitoring a person or place.
Examples
- The detectives conducted a stake-out to catch the thief in action.
- After the bank robbery, the police decided to set up a stake-out near the suspect’s home.
- They spent hours in the car during the stake-out, waiting for the target to appear.
Meaning
To perform a stake-out means to watch a specific location quietly and discreetly over a period of time to gather information or evidence.
Synonyms
- surveillance
- watch
- observation
- monitoring
