stakeout
What is another word for stakeout? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A period of covert surveillance of a place or person, usually by police.
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How to use stakeout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
conduct a stakeout
police stakeout
on a stakeout
Etymology
Formed in English from the phrasal verb "stake out," turning the action into a noun.
Full origin of stakeout →Frequently asked questions
What does “stakeout” mean?
The word “stakeout” means a period of covert surveillance of a place or person, usually by police. In plain terms, secretly watching a location to catch someone in the act.
How do you use “stakeout” in a sentence?
Here is “stakeout” used in a sentence: “Detectives spent three cold nights on a stakeout outside the warehouse.”
What part of speech is “stakeout”?
“Stakeout” is a noun.
