What does it mean to ‘stake’ ETH 2.0?

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What does it mean to ‘stake’ ETH 2.0?

I've been in crypto for about a year and despite some research, I am a little embarrassed to say I still don't quite understand what it means to 'stake' a coin. Can anyone explain it to me in terms I might more easily understand?

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