stake a claim
Meaning(s)
1. assert one's ownership or right to something
Popularity
High
Professional
High
Social
How to Memorize
stake a claim for/to something
Analysis
To 'stake a claim' is to affirm ownership or declare a right to money or property. This is a phrase you will often hear in relation to legal disputes, land, property or copyright ownership. When you 'stake a claim' you imply that you have ownership over something or a portion of the proceeds or income generated by something.
Social Examples (Basic)
- The player staked a claim for a regular place in the side by scoring the winning goal in the previous match.
- A small piece of land beside my property has been left unused for years. I don't think there would be any challenge to me staking a claim to it.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- Laura has set about improving her communication skills as he looks to stake a claim for the vacant managerial position.
- I think you would be well within your rights to stake a claim from the proceeds of the article you wrote.