stage

noun
UK: /steɪdʒ/
US: /steɪdʒ/

  1. A raised platform in a theatre, hall, etc. where actors, musicians, or speakers perform.

    1. The band walked onto the stage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The play's final stage directions involved the actors leaving the stage slowly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A point, period, or step in a process or development.

    1. We are in the early stage of the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is now at a more advanced stage of its development plans. [ ] [ ]

  3. A particular area or location where something happens.

    1. The world became the stage for their argument. [ ] [ ]
    2. Politics can be seen as a stage where different ideologies compete. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

platform show phase perform period present point
stage verb

  1. To organize and present a play or other show.

    1. They will stage a play this summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The local theatre group decided to stage a modern version of Hamlet. [ ] [ ]

  2. To organize and take part in a public event to protest about something.

    1. The workers will stage a protest tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. Students decided to stage a sit-in to show their opposition to the policy. [ ] [ ]
stage transitive-verb

  1. To present a property in its most appealing condition for sale.

    1. We will stage your home to sell it faster. [ ] [ ]
    2. The real estate agent recommended we stage the house before listing it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stage" in English means: A raised platform in a theatre, hall, etc. where actors, musicians, or speakers perform., A point, period, or step in a process or development., A particular area or location where something happens..

The phonetic transcription of "stage" is /steɪdʒ/ in British English and /steɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stage": platform, show, phase, perform, period, present, point.

Example usage of "stage": "The band walked onto the stage.". More examples on the page.