What does «acecho» mean in Spanish?

Action of stalking; watchfulness or cautious waiting.

Examples of use in Spanish: "la famosa sufre el acecho de los paparazzi".
A place from which to lurk; stalker.
(Al acecho, de acecho o en acecho) Watching stealthily and carefully.

Examples of use in Spanish: "el cazador está al acecho de su presa".
(estar al acecho) To be forewarned of something or to expect some event or circumstance.

Examples of use in Spanish: "estuve al acecho toda la noche para que no me sorprendiese ningún ladrón".