The naturalist's notebooks reveal an observer of remarkable patience. She would stake out a single nest for weeks, tracking every visitor and every absence with equal care.
As used in the text, what does the phrase "stake out" most nearly mean?
- A
claim by formal announcement
- Bcheck_circle
watch continuously from one spot
- C
outline with chalk
- D
drive posts into the ground
Explanation
She watches a nest for weeks tracking every visit, so "stake out" means to keep under continuous observation, not the literal posts, formal claim, or chalk senses.