OFFSTAGE

offstage

(adjective) situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience; “offstage noises”

offstage, backstage

(adjective) concealed from public view or attention; “offstage political meetings”

offstage

(adverb) not in public; “the deal was done offstage”

offstage

(adverb) behind the scenes; not on stage; “the actors were waiting offstage”

wing, offstage, backstage

(noun) a stage area out of sight of the audience

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

offstage (not comparable)

Of, or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.

Of, or relating to the private life of a celebrity.

Adverb

offstage (not comparable)

Taking place offstage (as above)

Antonyms

• onstage

Source: Wiktionary



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