offstage
US /ˌɑːfˈsteɪdʒ/
UK /ˌɑːfˈsteɪdʒ/
1.
away from the stage, out of the sight of the audience
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The actor waited offstage for his cue.
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You could hear the sound of thunder offstage.
1.
situated or taking place away from the stage, out of the sight of the audience
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The offstage sounds created a sense of tension.
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There was an offstage argument during the play.