stage
noun
\ ˈstāj
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Definition of stage
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: one of a series of positions or stations one above the other : step
b
: the height of the surface of a river above an arbitrary zero point
flood stage
2a(1)
: a raised platform
(2)
: the part of a theater on which the acting takes place and which often includes the wings
(3)
: the acting profession : the theater as an occupation or activity
(4)
: soundstage
b
: a center of attention or scene of action
3a
: a scaffold for workmen
b
: the small platform of a microscope on which an object is placed for examination
4a
: a place of rest formerly provided for those traveling by stagecoach : station
b
: the distance between two stopping places on a road
c
: stagecoach
5a
: a period or step in a process, activity, or development: such as
(1)
: one of the distinguishable periods of growth and development of a plant or animal
the larval stage of an insect
(2)
: a period or phase in the course of a disease
also
: the degree of involvement or severity of a disease
b
: one passing through a (specified) stage
6
: an element or part of an electronic device (such as an amplifier)
7
: one of two or more sections of a rocket that have their own fuel and engine
on the stage
: in or into the acting profession
stage
verb
staged;
staging
Definition of stage (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to produce (something, such as a play) on a stage
2
: to produce or cause to happen for public view or public effect
stage a track meet stage a hunger strike
3
: to determine the phase or severity of (a disease) based on a classification of established symptomatic criteria
also
: to evaluate (a patient) to determine the phase, severity, or progression of a disease
stage
adjectiveDefinition of stage (Entry 3 of 3)
: intended to represent a type or stereotype
a stage Irishman a stage French accent
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Other Words from stage
Noun
stageful
\ ˈstāj-ˌfu̇l
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noun
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noun
stagelike
\ ˈstāj-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
Verb
stageable
\ ˈstā-jə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for stage
Synonyms: Noun
dais, platform, podium, rostrum, stand, tribune
Synonyms: Verb
carry, give, mount, offer, present
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Examples of stage in a Sentence
Noun
an early stage of the disease children at the same stage of development The actors walked out onto the stage. He was on stage for the entire show. He has no intention of leaving the political stage. The company wants to compete on the world stage.Verb
The school stages two plays each year. The students staged a protest. The school is staging a track meet. The prisoners are staging a hunger strike. The photograph of the two leaders shaking hands was deliberately staged. His career as a singer appeared to be over, but then he staged a comeback.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
During a later stage of the competition, four team members approached a section of a telephone pole and prepared to lift it above their heads in sync. — Slade Rand, courant.com, "The Connecticut SWAT Challenge brings police officers and military personnel from across the country to the state," 15 Aug. 2019 As Freking and her team take on the big stage at the Little League World Series, here's five quick things to know about her: 1. — Jenna West, SI.com, "Meet Maddy Freking, the First Girl in Little League World Series Since Mo'ne Davis," 15 Aug. 2019 Sundar Pichai, Google's soft-spoken CEO of 15 months, stood in the small clearing in the dense crowd that served as a makeshift stage. — Nitasha Tiku, WIRED, "Three Years of Misery Inside Google, the Happiest Company in Tech," 13 Aug. 2019 Healthy for an extended period for the first time in his elite career, Mikulak now appears to be gaining the mental toughness he's lacked at times, when small, preventable mistakes would cost him valuable points on the big stage. — Will Graves, baltimoresun.com, "Sam Mikulak cruises to sixth U.S. title in men’s gymnastics; Baltimore’s Donnell Whittenburg places seventh," 11 Aug. 2019 This wasn’t Miller’s first return to a Denver stage since the allegations. — Danika Worthington, The Know, "Denver native T.J. Miller addresses sexual assault allegations during hometown show," 9 Aug. 2019 Its core feature will be a free lineup of music presented on a public stage in Cathedral Square, 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3-8 p.m. Sunday. — Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, "Delayed by hurricane, MOB Music Fest breezes back into Mobile," 8 Aug. 2019 That was followed by the clubby Asbury Lanes, created inside the bones of an old bowling alley with six lanes and a stage for rock concerts. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, "Currently Obsessed With: The Pool at the Asbury Ocean Club," 8 Aug. 2019 Performing on a stage that included sections that would rise to great heights on an accordion-style base, KISS sounded good and looked good, even in closeups on the large video board behind them. — Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, "KISS farewell concert at the BB&T Center | Review/Photos," 7 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Bristol plans to stage its biggest community event of the year in about six weeks, but organizers say they’re still in need of donations and volunteers. — Don Stacom, courant.com, "Bristol Mum Festival organizers seek a hand from the public," 30 July 2019 On Thursday, local activists plan to stage a rally near the Democrats’ debate venue to demand climate action. — Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, "Democrats Will Debate in a City Under Siege by Climate Change," 24 June 2019 Promoters stage similar Night Nation Runs in cities across the U.S. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and the pre-party begins at 7 p.m., Ford Field, downtown Detroit. — Greg Crawford, Detroit Free Press, "The weekend: 5K and music fest at Ford Field, Maker Faire, Summer Beer Festival in Ypsi," 24 July 2019 And because Berry is not an experienced martial artist, Pitof must stage her fights in quick cuts with ample visual effects. — Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Catwoman': THR's 2004 Review," 23 July 2019 Both the Taliban and the Islamic State group often stage large-scale bombings in the city, targeting Afghan forces, government officials and minority Shiites. — Amir Shah, Fox News, "Explosion outside Kabul University kills 6, wounds 27," 19 July 2019 South Korean small and medium-sized business owners stage