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Stage
01
an elevated area, especially in theaters, on which artists perform for the audience
Examples
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his monologue.
1.1
the profession of acting and working in the theater
Examples
She aspired to a career on the stage from a young age.
1.2
any location or setting viewed as a platform for showcasing or performing activities
Examples
The bustling marketplace served as a stage for local artists and performers.
02
one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into
Examples
The project is currently in the planning stage, where goals are being defined.
2.1
a segment or phase of a journey or process
Examples
The first stage of their road trip took them through scenic mountains.
03
a large horse-drawn coach formerly used to transport passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
Examples
The stage arrived at the town square, ready to pick up new passengers.
04
the platform on a microscope where a specimen is placed for examination
Examples
She carefully positioned the slide on the microscope stage to observe the cells.
to stage
01
to present a play or other event to an audience
Transitive: to stage a show
Examples
The theater company stages Shakespearean plays throughout the year.
02
to organize and present something, typically a performance or an event
Transitive: to stage an event
Examples
They will stage a charity event to raise funds for the local shelter.
03
to orchestrate or bring about something dramatic or unexpected
Transitive: to stage something dramatic
Examples
They staged a protest to draw attention to the environmental crisis.
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