stakeout

1. The surveillance or close observation of someone, something, or some area, especially by police. We're on a stakeout to see if we can get evidence that Johnny Miggs has taken control of the cartel.

2. A person or group of people performing such an operation. I think that flower van parked across the street is a stakeout—they've been there all day.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stakeout

1. n. a person who is positioned to observe someone or something. (see also stake someone/something out.) The stakeout stuck out like a sore thumb—standing there under the streetlight reading a paper. The stakeout was one of Marlowe’s best operatives.

2. n. a (police) assignment where someone is positioned to observe someone or something. The stakeout at the warehouse backfired. They only found cats.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

be in line with (someone or something)
(someone or something) promises well
(someone or something) to shout about
accompanied by
accompanied by (someone or something)
accompany
keep a close watch over (someone or something)
keep watch
watch over
keep (close) watch

References in periodicals archive

Cirillo shot mainly PPC during the rime be was on the Stakeout Unit, but: later became a big fan of IPSC, and had become a fan of IDPA as well before his untimely death in a traffic accident.

When cops compete

WorkStudio incorporates Powel's industry leading StakeOut field design application.

GeoDigital Acquires Powel, Inc.

And, bear in mind, the short-lived Stakeout Squad was placed inside retail businesses they had reason to believe would be hit by criminal gunmen.

Too many bullets? The "why" of high-capacity magazines

"On a UFO stakeout in Mexico near Mt Popocatepetl, at one moment we thought we saw a craft and Andrew nearly 'climbed the sky' to see if it was real.

Shirley MacLaine's UFO date with ex Oz Minister Andrew Peacock

WITHOUT a pushpole, you'll need to toss out a light mushroom or Dan-forth anchor, or use a stakeout pole such as the Cajun Anchor, which is heavy enough to be thrust into soft bottom for tying off.

Stop on a dime: pole, anchor or automated troller?

The stakeout, in just one day, caught over 50 tycoons who "ignored global warming to ensure their gas-guzzlers were waiting by the exit." The worst case?

Who can afford parking?

PHILADELPHIA: A van is parked on the corner--is it a stakeout? No, it's just a new mobile studio, the Y Arts Van, which Philadelphia-based public television and radio station WHYY has set up to capture documentary-style videos of performances and interviews with directors, performers and producers giving the spin on their shows.

Philadelphia, here we are

Powel and Midwest Electric Cooperative Corporation (ECC), an energy distributor in Nebraska, had signed a contract to deploy Powel StakeOut, a complete field operation design and planning system.

Powel ASA wins two contracts in the US

In the first large-screen projection we seem to be witnessing a stakeout in the pouring rain by two undercover agents out of some '70s thriller, evoking all the attendant stereotypes and suspense.

David Claerbout: Akademie der Kunste

He keeps quiet though he realizes his stakeout substantiates no one else entered or left as he would have seen them.

A Real McCoy

Version 1.1 of the company's SCS900 Site Controller System is a field software solution for contractors performing site measurements, stakeout, monitoring, and quantification of grading, earthmoving, and surface finishing operations.

Field software system

The Environment Agency stakeout operation to crack down on illegal tipping in the Vale of Glamorgan centred on Gilbert Gardens, in Cadoxton, Barry.

Stakeout catches tippers

Sam Houston Electric Cooperative uses MiniMax's StakeOut work order automation system and was able to see LookOut just prior to its release.

ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTS ELECTRONIC MAPBOOK

After The Real World on March 5, MTV will begin showing the results of its months-long stakeout in Osbourne's Beverly Hills mansion.

House of Oz. (TV)

Police said Ceriale was on a stakeout outside a Robert Taylor Homes high-rise when he was shot the night of Aug.

Stereotypes Defied in Second Tolliver Trial

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释义	stakeout stakeout 1. The surveillance or close observation of someone, something, or some area, especially by police. We're on a stakeout to see if we can get evidence that Johnny Miggs has taken control of the cartel. 2. A person or group of people performing such an operation. I think that flower van parked across the street is a stakeout—they've been there all day. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. stakeout 1. n. a person who is positioned to observe someone or something. (see also stake someone/something out.) The stakeout stuck out like a sore thumb—standing there under the streetlight reading a paper. The stakeout was one of Marlowe’s best operatives. 2. n. a (police) assignment where someone is positioned to observe someone or something. The stakeout at the warehouse backfired. They only found cats. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: be in line with (someone or something) (someone or something) promises well (someone or something) to shout about accompanied by accompanied by (someone or something) accompany keep a close watch over (someone or something) keep watch watch over keep (close) watch References in periodicals archive Cirillo shot mainly PPC during the rime be was on the Stakeout Unit, but: later became a big fan of IPSC, and had become a fan of IDPA as well before his untimely death in a traffic accident. When cops compete WorkStudio incorporates Powel's industry leading StakeOut field design application. GeoDigital Acquires Powel, Inc. And, bear in mind, the short-lived Stakeout Squad was placed inside retail businesses they had reason to believe would be hit by criminal gunmen. Too many bullets? The "why" of high-capacity magazines "On a UFO stakeout in Mexico near Mt Popocatepetl, at one moment we thought we saw a craft and Andrew nearly 'climbed the sky' to see if it was real. Shirley MacLaine's UFO date with ex Oz Minister Andrew Peacock WITHOUT a pushpole, you'll need to toss out a light mushroom or Dan-forth anchor, or use a stakeout pole such as the Cajun Anchor, which is heavy enough to be thrust into soft bottom for tying off. Stop on a dime: pole, anchor or automated troller? The stakeout, in just one day, caught over 50 tycoons who "ignored global warming to ensure their gas-guzzlers were waiting by the exit." The worst case? Who can afford parking? PHILADELPHIA: A van is parked on the corner--is it a stakeout? No, it's just a new mobile studio, the Y Arts Van, which Philadelphia-based public television and radio station WHYY has set up to capture documentary-style videos of performances and interviews with directors, performers and producers giving the spin on their shows. Philadelphia, here we are Powel and Midwest Electric Cooperative Corporation (ECC), an energy distributor in Nebraska, had signed a contract to deploy Powel StakeOut, a complete field operation design and planning system. Powel ASA wins two contracts in the US In the first large-screen projection we seem to be witnessing a stakeout in the pouring rain by two undercover agents out of some '70s thriller, evoking all the attendant stereotypes and suspense. David Claerbout: Akademie der Kunste He keeps quiet though he realizes his stakeout substantiates no one else entered or left as he would have seen them. A Real McCoy Version 1.1 of the company's SCS900 Site Controller System is a field software solution for contractors performing site measurements, stakeout, monitoring, and quantification of grading, earthmoving, and surface finishing operations. Field software system The Environment Agency stakeout operation to crack down on illegal tipping in the Vale of Glamorgan centred on Gilbert Gardens, in Cadoxton, Barry. Stakeout catches tippers Sam Houston Electric Cooperative uses MiniMax's StakeOut work order automation system and was able to see LookOut just prior to its release. ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IMPLEMENTS ELECTRONIC MAPBOOK After The Real World on March 5, MTV will begin showing the results of its months-long stakeout in Osbourne's Beverly Hills mansion. House of Oz. (TV) Police said Ceriale was on a stakeout outside a Robert Taylor Homes high-rise when he was shot the night of Aug. Stereotypes Defied in Second Tolliver Trial
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