stake (a) claim (to something)

成語所屬單字stake

stake (a) claim (to something) — 慣用語

1. to publicly state that something belongs to you or that you have a right to own

1.慣用語
釋義

宣示擁有權;表明所有權

to publicly state that something belongs to you or that you have a right to own or use it

例句

The young artist staked her claim to the corner desk by putting her brushes there.

Several technology companies have staked a claim to the new invention by filing patents.