stage
13 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of STAGE
1
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a particular point or period in the growth or development of something
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an early/late stage of the disease
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children at the same stage of development
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the first/last stage [=phase] of the plan
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a
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a raised platform in a theater, auditorium, etc., where the performers stand
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see picture at theater;
see also backstage, center stage, offstage
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The actors walked out onto the stage.
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She has shared a stage with [=performed with] many great actors.
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The band took the stage [=walked onto the stage] and the concert began.
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He was on stage for the entire show.
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an actor with a commanding stage presence [=an actor with a powerful quality that attracts attention on the stage]
b
[noncount]
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the art or profession of acting and especially of acting in theaters
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He is a star of stage [=theater], screen, and television.
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She went on the stage [=became an actor] at age 15.
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a stage actor/play
3
[singular]
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a place or area of activity in which the things that happen are watched with great interest by many people
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She has become an important figure on the national political stage. [=an important figure in national politics]
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He has no intention of leaving the political stage.
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The company wants to compete on the world stage.
4
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a section of a rocket that has its own fuel and engine
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a three-stage missile
in stages
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in a series of separate steps rather than all at one time
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The changes will be made in stages.
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The new law will be implemented in stages.
set the stage (for something)
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to make (something) possible or likely
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His discoveries set the stage for a revolution in medical research.
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Her early training set the stage for her later success.
2
stage
/ˈsteɪʤ/
verb
stages;
staged;
staging
2
stage
/ˈsteɪʤ/
verb
stages;
staged;
staging
Britannica Dictionary definition of STAGE
[+ object]
1
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to produce (a play, performance, etc.) on a stage
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The school stages two plays each year.
2
a
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to organize and produce (a public event)
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The students staged a protest/demonstration.
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The school is staging a track meet.
b
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to arrange or do (something that is intended to get a lot of public attention)
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The prisoners are staging a hunger strike.
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The photograph of the two leaders shaking hands was deliberately staged.
3
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to succeed in doing or making (something)
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His career as a singer appeared to be over, but then he staged a comeback.
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The company has staged a (remarkable) recovery in the past two years.
