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English word stakeout comes from English stake, English out

stake (English)

(transitive) To fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes.. (transitive) To pierce or wound with a stake.. (transitive) To provide another with money in order to engage in an activity as betting or a business venture.. (transitive) To put at risk upon success in competition, or upon a future contingency. (Mormonism) A territorial division comprising all the Mormons (typically several [...]

out (English)

(colloquial) Outside.. (nonstandard, contraction of out of) Away from the inside. (cricket, baseball) Of a batter or batsman: having caused an out called on himself while batting under various rules of the game.. (obsolete) Of a young lady: having entered society and available to be courted.. Openly acknowledging that one is gay or transgender.. Released, available for purchase, download or [...]

stakeout (English)

The act of watching a location and/or people, generally covertly.

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