Meaning
stakeout, ambush
- the act of lying in wait covertly to watch or ambush someone; a stakeout
- the hidden position or post used during surveillance or hunting
In a sentence
La polizia ha organizzato un appostamento durato tutta la notte.
The police organized a stakeout that lasted all night.
Dopo ore di appostamento, gli agenti hanno finalmente visto il sospetto.
After hours on stakeout, the officers finally saw the suspect.
Il cacciatore aspettava immobile nel suo appostamento tra gli alberi.
The hunter waited motionless in his hide among the trees.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| appostamento | masculine · singular |
| appostamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used with verbs like 'fare' ('fare un appostamento' = to run a stakeout).
- Often found in crime, police, and hunting contexts.