stage

US /steɪdʒ/
UK /steɪdʒ/
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1.

a raised platform on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform

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The band took the stage to a cheering crowd.
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She dreamed of performing on a big stage.
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platformdaisrostrumstandarena
2.

a point, period, or step in a process or development

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The project is in its final stage of development.
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This is a crucial stage in the negotiations.
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phaseperiodsteplevelpoint
1.

to present a play, show, or event on a stage

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They plan to stage a new production next month.
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The protest was staged peacefully.
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performpresentproducemountorganize
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stage whisperstage managerstage directionstage rightstage doorstage leftstage-struck