Meaning of stake a claim | Babel Free

Definitions

To take an action that asserts a property right in something.

informal, usually

Examples

“Who are the nations that have staked a claim to Antarctica lands?”

“Ferguson kept faith in Rooney, even though Javier Hernandez had scored two goals in as many games to stake a claim for a first-team spot, and his decision was justified after only 54 seconds.”

CEFR level