stage
[noun]
Synonyms: point, division, juncture, lap, leg, level, period, phase, step

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Related Words: level, phase, period, bring out, open, give, present, do, execute, perform, play

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English Thesaurus: stage, step, phase, round, point, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. stage¹ S1 W1 /steɪdʒ/ noun
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: estage, from Vulgar Latin staticum, from Latin stare 'to stand']

1. TIME/STATE [countable] a particular time or state that something reaches as it grows or develops ⇒ phase, step
stage of/in
the early stages of a child’s development
It’s a good move at this stage in his career.
We’re getting to the stage where we hardly ever go out together.

2. PART OF PROCESS [countable] one of the parts which something such as a competition or process is divided into
stage of
The team reached the semi-final stage of the competition.
stage two/six etc
We’re now reaching the end of stage three of the construction.
The next stage is to complete an application form.
in stages
The rest of the money will be paid in stages (=a small amount at a time).

3. THEATRE [countable] the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on when they perform ⇒ backstage
on stage
She is on stage for most of the play.
She appeared on stage with George Michael.

4. ACTING the stage acting as a profession, especially in theatres:
I wanted to go on the stage (=become an actor).
stars of stage and screen (=theatre and cinema)

5. centre stage if someone or something is centre stage, it has everyone’s attention, or is very important:
Anne’s sculpture took centre stage at the show.
The UN has moved to the centre stage of world politics.

6. PLACE [singular] a place or area of activity where something important happens
on the world/international/political etc stage
He’s an experienced campaigner on the world stage.
important figures on the European political stage
stage for
Geneva has been the stage for many such conferences.

7. set the stage for something to prepare for something or make something possible:
Will this agreement merely set the stage for another war?
⇒ landing stage

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. stage² verb [transitive]

1. to organize a public event
stage a strike/demonstration/sit-in etc
Activists staged a protest outside the parliament.
exhibitions staged in Paris
The candidates’ public appearances were carefully staged (=not natural).

2. stage a comeback/recovery etc to start doing something again or being successful, after you had stopped or not been successful for some time:
He staged an amazing comeback.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

stage
noun
I. period/state in progress/development
ADJ. distinct The process has three distinct stages.
early, first, initial, opening, preliminary | advanced, closing, final, last, late, latter, terminal Her husband was in the advanced stages of cancer.
halfway, intermediate, secondary | transitional | successive | critical, crucial, important, key, main | easy The book guides you through making your own website in easy stages.
difficult | delicate, vulnerable | embryonic, larval, pupal | experimental, exploratory | committee, design, development/developmental, formative, planning The scheme is still at the planning stage.
knockout, semi-final, etc. Colombia's win sent them through to the knockout stage of the tournament.
VERB + STAGE go/move/pass through The water goes through three stages of purification.
enter, reach We've entered a crucial stage in the project.
PREP. at a/the ~ You should read this article at some stage.
by ~s The university was put together by stages.
during/in a/the ~ in the early stages of the job
in ~s We renovated the house in two stages.
~ in an important stage in her life
~ of the latter stages of the race
PHRASES the beginning/end of a stage Pupils are tested at the end of each stage of the course.
a/one stage further take the investigation one stage further
a stage of development/life

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

stage
II. in a theatre, etc.
ADJ. centre (often figurative) A new actress will take centre stage in next month's production of ‘The Doll's House’.
revolving
VERB + STAGE go on, take (to) He was too nervous to go on stage. I was shaking as I took the stage. She took to the stage when she was at university.
leave She left the stage to tumultuous applause. | set (often figurative) The thrilling semi-finals set the stage for what should be a great game.
boo sb off
STAGE + NOUN management, manager | direction Shakespeare's famous stage direction: ‘Exit, pursued by a bear.’ | play, production, show | appearance, performance, role | set The stage set is the most expensive ever built.
door | name David Harries adopted the stage name Dixon Hare when he became a full-time actor.
left, right | fright Even experienced actors can suffer from stage fright.
PREP. off ~ A trumpet sounded off stage.
on ~ The entire cast is on stage in the final scene.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

stage
verb
ADV. carefully The event was very carefully staged.
elaborately an elaborately staged drama

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

stage

the early/initial stages
Sometimes there are problems in the early stages of a project.
the later/final/closing stages
She was well cared for during the final stages of her life.
the halfway stage
He was in the lead at the halfway stage.
an advanced stage
Negotiations are at an advanced stage.
a new stage
It marked the beginning of a new stage in my life.
a critical/crucial stage (=very important because it affects the future success of something)
The football season is reaching a crucial stage.
a formative stage (=when someone or something is developing)
This plan is still in its formative stages.
a difficult/an awkward stage
He was 13 and going through that awkward stage.
reach/get to a stage
We have reached the stage where no-one is safe to walk our streets at night.
enter a stage
He is entering a new stage of his career.
go through a stage
Most young people go through a rebellious stage.
mark a stage
The election marks an important stage in the rebuilding of the country.
take something a stage further
We then took the experiment a stage further.
a stage of development
We have several ideas in various stages of development.
at one stage (=at a time in the past)
At one stage I had to tell him to calm down.
at some stage
Four out of ten people are likely to contract cancer at some stage in their lives.
at this/that stage
At this stage his wife did not realise he was missing.
at an early/late stage
I can’t change my plans at this late stage.
at a later stage
These points will be dealt with at a later stage.
be on stage
He was on stage for most of the first act.
appear on stage
Recently she has appeared on stage in 'Private Lives'.
go/come on stage
I never drink before going on stage.
walk on stage/onto the stage
The audience broke into applause as soon as he walked on stage.
take the stage (=go on stage)
The Charlatans took the stage in LA yesterday.
leave the stage
Everyone except the main character gradually leaves the stage.
come off stage
I came off stage last night and just collapsed in a heap.
walk off the stage (=leave the stage, especially before you should)
The pianist walked off the stage after playing only a few notes.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

stage one of several parts of a long process, which happen one after another:
At this stage of the election campaign, it is impossible to predict who will win.
She is still in the early stages of pregnancy.
Piaget famously divided childhood into four separate stages.
the opening stages of the race
step one of the parts of a process that you have to do or deal with in order to go on to the next one:
The first step is to make a list of what you need.
What’s the next step?
You have to do this one step at a time.
phase one of the clearly separate stages of a process or activity, during which a type of activity takes place that is different from those in other phases:
the initial phase of the campaign
They were now entering the final phase of their journey.
round one of the parts that an event or activity is divided into, especially talks or a sports competition:
the first round of the negotiations
the final round of the competition
The next round of the trade talks will be held in Geneva.
point a specific time or moment during the course of something:
What do you really want at this point in your life?
By this point they were startng to feel more confident.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

stage the raised area on which the actors, musicians etc perform:
He came on stage to rapturous applause.
The band will appear live on stage for the first time in three years.
the stalls British English, the orchestra American English the lower level of seats:
He had a seat in the stalls.
We paid $100 for a seat in the orchestra.
the circle British English, the balcony the higher level of seats:
They were sitting in the balcony.
the orchestra pit the space below the stage where the musicians sit:
The actress fell into the orchestra pit.
box office the place in a theatre where you buy tickets:
Collect your tickets at the box office.
programme British English, program American English a small book that you buy when you go to the theatre that gives information about the play and the performers:
His name is not in the programme.
Do you want me to buy you a program?
interval British English, intermission BrE formal and American English a short period of time between the parts of a play or show when the audience can talk or have a drink:
We got a drink in the interval.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

stage
steɪdʒ
See: at --- stage of the game , hold the stage , on the stage , set the stage

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲