Stakeout: meaning, definitions and examples

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stakeout

 

[ หˆsteษชkหŒaสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

A stakeout is a period of surveillance in which law enforcement professionals or private investigators observe a location or individual to gather information or evidence. This method is often employed to monitor criminal activity or apprehend suspects involved in illegal behavior. During a stakeout, agents may use various tools and techniques to remain out of sight while documenting activities. It is a crucial tactic in many investigations, allowing officials to see illicit behavior unfold without alerting those being observed.

Synonyms

monitoring, observation, surveillance, watch.

Examples of usage

  • The detective conducted a stakeout outside the suspect's home.
  • After weeks of stakeouts, the team finally gathered enough evidence.
  • The stakeout lasted for hours until they spotted the suspect.
  • He was assigned to a stakeout to observe a suspected drug deal.

Translations

Translations of the word "stakeout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น observaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค—เคฐเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberwachung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengawasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพัั‚ะตั€ะตะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obserwacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผตใ‚Š่พผใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surveillance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vigilancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถzlem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุงู‚ุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sledovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sledovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›‘่ง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opazovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถktun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา›ั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zarษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vigilancia

Etymology

The term 'stakeout' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the word 'stake.' Originally, 'stake' was used in the sense of marking a location or position, often with a physical stake in the ground. In the context of law enforcement, it evolved to describe the act of marking a place where surveillants would remain for extended periods to monitor activity or events. As crime detection techniques became more sophisticated, the concept of a stakeout became formalized in investigative practices, where officers would set up in hidden positions to observe criminal suspects without their knowledge. This method was particularly popularized in mid-20th century cinema, depicting the life of detectives and their thrilling stakeouts to catch criminals in action. Over the decades, the term has maintained its relevance in both law enforcement and popular culture, exemplifying the meticulous nature of investigations.