stage

1 of 3

noun

ˈstāj

: one of a series of positions or stations one above the other : step

: the height of the surface of a river above an arbitrary zero point

flood stage

a(1)

: a raised platform

(2)

: the part of a theater on which the acting takes place and which often includes the wings

(3)

: the acting profession : the theater as an occupation or activity

(4)

: soundstage

: a center of attention or scene of action

: a scaffold for workmen

: the small platform of a microscope on which an object is placed for examination

: a place of rest formerly provided for those traveling by stagecoach : station

: the distance between two stopping places on a road

: stagecoach

: a period or step in a process, activity, or development: such as

(1)

: one of the distinguishable periods of growth and development of a plant or animal

the larval stage of an insect

(2)

: a period or phase in the course of a disease

also : the degree of involvement or severity of a disease

: one passing through a (specified) stage

: an element or part of an electronic device (such as an amplifier)

: one of two or more sections of a rocket that have their own fuel and engine

stageful

ˈstāj-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce stage (audio)

noun

stagelike

ˈstāj-ˌlīk How to pronounce stage (audio)

adjective

stage

2 of 3

verb

staged; staging; stages

transitive verb

: to produce (something, such as a play) on a stage

: to produce or cause to happen for public view or public effect

stage a track meet

staged a fight

stage a hunger strike

: to arrange or decorate a house, condominium, etc. in order to enhance its appeal to prospective buyers or renters

Though it can be a bit pricey, having your home staged for sale is worth considering.

Casey Bond

: to determine the phase or severity of (a disease) based on a classification of established symptomatic criteria

also : to evaluate (a patient) to determine the phase, severity, or progression of a disease

stageable

ˈstā-jə-bəl How to pronounce stage (audio)

adjective

stage

3 of 3

adjective

: intended to represent a type or stereotype

a stage Irishman

a stage French accent

Example Sentences

Noun an early stage of the disease children at the same stage of development The actors walked out onto the stage. He was on stage for the entire show. He has no intention of leaving the political stage. The company wants to compete on the world stage. Verb The school stages two plays each year. The students staged a protest. The school is staging a track meet. The prisoners are staging a hunger strike. The photograph of the two leaders shaking hands was deliberately staged. His career as a singer appeared to be over, but then he staged a comeback. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The company's engineers confirmed that the RN22e shares its motors with the Kia, with the rear motor using a dual-stage inverter that features silicon carbide semiconductors.

Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission, one of the agencies put in charge of the rescue mission by Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, announced Monday a six-stage plan estimated to take 11 months to recover the bodies of the miners.

Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 United expects one-way trips to cost about $100 to $150—on par with Uber Black service from Manhattan to Newark Liberty International Airport, said Michael Leskinen, president of United’s venture-capital fund for early-stage technologies.

Alison Sider, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 We're admittedly smitten with this stage-to-sty story, which is apparently a sequel.

Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 The MassDevelopment fund provides low-cost venture debt to early-stage tech companies, including those that specialize in advanced materials, defense, electronics, and other industries.

BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Next, the scientists fired the tardigrades at a sand target at increasing speeds using a two-stage light gas gun.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2022 And founders should pay heed to recent memory: At the beginning of COVID, many startup lenders abruptly stopped lending to early-stage companies, Barbieri recalls, and companies had to scramble to figure out how to make payroll.

Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 For the second year running, Google is giving out equity-free money of between $50,000 and $100,000 to Black founders of early-stage startups in Africa, raising the number of beneficiaries from 50 to 60.

Alexander Onukwue, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2022

Verb

Supporters are planning to stage fresh protests at the team’s next home match against arch rivals Liverpool FC on Aug. 22.

David Hellier, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022 If a distressed company cannot stage a turnaround or become an acquisition target, the investment could be a total wash.

Bill Alena, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The play’s New York run was just six months ago, and TheaterWorks will be among the first regional theaters in the country to stage it.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2022 Bourbon & Beyond is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, which will also stage the hard rock-leaning Louder Than Life festival at the same venue the following weekend with a lineup featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, KISS, Nine Inch Nails and Slipknot.

Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2022 Alternatively, the United States has warned that the Russian government could stage an incident with poisonous chemicals to justify intervention.

New York Times, 19 Feb. 2022 To stage an Orlando Magic game there are an abundance of moving parts, with more than 50 people working and coordinating on bringing direct entertainment to the fans, from producers all over the arena.

Adam Agostinelli, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Dec. 2021 For the two friends, working together again meant vaulting over the getting-to-know-you stage to pick up with Howard’s ever-evolving taste.

Sarah Medford, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Some players have already suggested that the radio reporter stage a swooshing comeback in a compelling rematch that would … Not a chance.

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022

Adjective

Data center cooling systems are built using a complicated, multi-stage process, says Sophia Flucker, director at UK data center consulting firm Operational Intelligence.

Wired, 3 Aug. 2022 As his pre-stage prep, Michaels pops on his headphones and heads to the backstage stairs.

Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 The Dixie Fire Collaborative has embarked on a multi-stage process to gather community input and create an architectural plan for the downtown.

Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2022 The Lilly drug showed promise in slowing cognitive and functional decline in patients in a small, mid-stage clinical study, and larger studies are under way to confirm its safety and efficacy.

Peter Loftus, WSJ, 3 May 2022 For All, a multi-stage virtual bike tour that will raise funds for the Doctors Without Borders COVID-19 relief fund.

Maren Larsen, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2020 Out, the Australasian touring colossus whose multi-stage, single-day format became the template for alternative rock festivals across a generation, has died at the age of 64.

Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2022 In the years since, Diggins, 30, became the first American to win the Tour de Ski – a multi-stage event that is modeled off of cycling's Tour de France.

Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2022 The process of launching an R&D office is multi-stage and complex.

Dmitry Ovcharenko, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

stage 1 of 2

noun

ˈstāj

: a raised floor (as for speaking or performing)

: a step forward in a journey, a task, a process, or a development : phase

"The plan is still in its early stages …"

E. B. White, Charlotte's Web

: the theatrical profession or art

: a place where something important happens

the political stage

: stagecoach

stage

2 of 2

verb

staged; staging

: to produce or show to others on or as if on the stage

The drama club staged two plays.

The schools staged a track meet.

Medical Definition

stage 1 of 2

noun

ˈstāj

: a period or step in a process, activity, or development: as

: one of the distinguishable periods of growth and development of a plant or animal

the larval stage of an insect

: a period or phase in the course of a disease

the rash stage of Lyme disease

R. H. Boyle

also : the degree of involvement or severity of a disease

advanced stage II or III disease (more than 10 positive lymph nodes found after axillary dissection)

M. S. Anscher et al.

: one of two or more operations performed at different times but constituting a single procedure

a two-stage thoracoplasty

: any of the four degrees indicating depth of general anesthesia

: the small platform of a microscope on which an object is placed for examination

stage

2 of 2

transitive verb

staged; staging

: to determine the phase or severity of (a disease) based on a classification of established symptomatic criteria

also : to evaluate (a patient) to determine the phase, severity, or progression of a disease

stage 1 of 2

noun

as in podium

a level usually raised surface spoke to the audience from a small stage in front

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

podium
stand
platform
dais
rostrum
pulpit
balcony
tribune
altar
scaffold
riser
gallery
bima
bimah
footpace

as in leg

a portion of a trip this is only the first stage of the journey

Synonyms & Similar Words

leg
lap
stopover
layover

as in phase

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the last stage of the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

phase
step
chapter
point
place
inch
degree
grade
side
peg
cut
aspect
notch
plane
angle
amount
facet
measure
increment
decrement

as in theater

the public performance of plays drawn to the stage as a career

Synonyms & Similar Words

theater
production
theatre
drama
acting
theatrics
theatricals
dramatics
entertainment
footlights
exhibition
show
presentation
boards
pageant
recreation
spectacle
showbiz
amusement
diversion
pageantry
show business
distraction

stage

2 of 2

verb

as in to present

to bring before the public in performance or exhibition staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year

Synonyms & Similar Words

present
offer
perform
give
carry
mount
show
display
act
parade
play
exhibit
preview
unveil
show off
come out with
render
expose
dramatize
enact
portray
represent
tender
depict
extend
impersonate
proffer

单词	stage
释义	stage 1 of 3 noun ˈstāj 1 a : one of a series of positions or stations one above the other : step b : the height of the surface of a river above an arbitrary zero point flood stage 2 a(1) : a raised platform (2) : the part of a theater on which the acting takes place and which often includes the wings (3) : the acting profession : the theater as an occupation or activity (4) : soundstage b : a center of attention or scene of action 3 a : a scaffold for workmen b : the small platform of a microscope on which an object is placed for examination 4 a : a place of rest formerly provided for those traveling by stagecoach : station b : the distance between two stopping places on a road c : stagecoach 5 a : a period or step in a process, activity, or development: such as (1) : one of the distinguishable periods of growth and development of a plant or animal the larval stage of an insect (2) : a period or phase in the course of a disease also : the degree of involvement or severity of a disease b : one passing through a (specified) stage 6 : an element or part of an electronic device (such as an amplifier) 7 : one of two or more sections of a rocket that have their own fuel and engine stageful ˈstāj-ˌfu̇l noun stagelike ˈstāj-ˌlīk adjective stage 2 of 3 verb staged; staging; stages transitive verb 1 : to produce (something, such as a play) on a stage 2 : to produce or cause to happen for public view or public effect stage a track meet staged a fight stage a hunger strike 3 : to arrange or decorate a house, condominium, etc. in order to enhance its appeal to prospective buyers or renters Though it can be a bit pricey, having your home staged for sale is worth considering. Casey Bond 4 : to determine the phase or severity of (a disease) based on a classification of established symptomatic criteria also : to evaluate (a patient) to determine the phase, severity, or progression of a disease stageable ˈstā-jə-bəl adjective stage 3 of 3 adjective : intended to represent a type or stereotype a stage Irishman a stage French accent Phrases on the stage : in or into the acting profession Synonyms Noun dais platform podium rostrum stand tribune Verb carry give mount offer present See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun an early stage of the disease children at the same stage of development The actors walked out onto the stage. He was on stage for the entire show. He has no intention of leaving the political stage. The company wants to compete on the world stage. Verb The school stages two plays each year. The students staged a protest. The school is staging a track meet. The prisoners are staging a hunger strike. The photograph of the two leaders shaking hands was deliberately staged. His career as a singer appeared to be over, but then he staged a comeback. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The company's engineers confirmed that the RN22e shares its motors with the Kia, with the rear motor using a dual-stage inverter that features silicon carbide semiconductors. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 9 Sep. 2022 Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission, one of the agencies put in charge of the rescue mission by Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, announced Monday a six-stage plan estimated to take 11 months to recover the bodies of the miners. Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 United expects one-way trips to cost about $100 to $150—on par with Uber Black service from Manhattan to Newark Liberty International Airport, said Michael Leskinen, president of United’s venture-capital fund for early-stage technologies. Alison Sider, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 We're admittedly smitten with this stage-to-sty story, which is apparently a sequel. Country Living, 7 Sep. 2022 The MassDevelopment fund provides low-cost venture debt to early-stage tech companies, including those that specialize in advanced materials, defense, electronics, and other industries. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Next, the scientists fired the tardigrades at a sand target at increasing speeds using a two-stage light gas gun. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2022 And founders should pay heed to recent memory: At the beginning of COVID, many startup lenders abruptly stopped lending to early-stage companies, Barbieri recalls, and companies had to scramble to figure out how to make payroll. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 For the second year running, Google is giving out equity-free money of between $50,000 and $100,000 to Black founders of early-stage startups in Africa, raising the number of beneficiaries from 50 to 60. Alexander Onukwue, Quartz, 6 Sep. 2022 Verb Supporters are planning to stage fresh protests at the team’s next home match against arch rivals Liverpool FC on Aug. 22. David Hellier, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022 If a distressed company cannot stage a turnaround or become an acquisition target, the investment could be a total wash. Bill Alena, Forbes, 1 July 2022 The play’s New York run was just six months ago, and TheaterWorks will be among the first regional theaters in the country to stage it. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2022 Bourbon & Beyond is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, which will also stage the hard rock-leaning Louder Than Life festival at the same venue the following weekend with a lineup featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, KISS, Nine Inch Nails and Slipknot. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 5 Apr. 2022 Alternatively, the United States has warned that the Russian government could stage an incident with poisonous chemicals to justify intervention. New York Times, 19 Feb. 2022 To stage an Orlando Magic game there are an abundance of moving parts, with more than 50 people working and coordinating on bringing direct entertainment to the fans, from producers all over the arena. Adam Agostinelli, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Dec. 2021 For the two friends, working together again meant vaulting over the getting-to-know-you stage to pick up with Howard’s ever-evolving taste. Sarah Medford, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Some players have already suggested that the radio reporter stage a swooshing comeback in a compelling rematch that would … Not a chance. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 Adjective Data center cooling systems are built using a complicated, multi-stage process, says Sophia Flucker, director at UK data center consulting firm Operational Intelligence. Wired, 3 Aug. 2022 As his pre-stage prep, Michaels pops on his headphones and heads to the backstage stairs. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 The Dixie Fire Collaborative has embarked on a multi-stage process to gather community input and create an architectural plan for the downtown. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2022 The Lilly drug showed promise in slowing cognitive and functional decline in patients in a small, mid-stage clinical study, and larger studies are under way to confirm its safety and efficacy. Peter Loftus, WSJ, 3 May 2022 For All, a multi-stage virtual bike tour that will raise funds for the Doctors Without Borders COVID-19 relief fund. Maren Larsen, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2020 Out, the Australasian touring colossus whose multi-stage, single-day format became the template for alternative rock festivals across a generation, has died at the age of 64. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2022 In the years since, Diggins, 30, became the first American to win the Tour de Ski – a multi-stage event that is modeled off of cycling's Tour de France. Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2022 The process of launching an R&D office is multi-stage and complex. Dmitry Ovcharenko, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Anglo-French estage abode, story of a building, state, from Vulgar Latin staticum, from Latin stare* to stand — more at stand First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1824, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing stage end-stage go on the stage report stage set the stage stage a revolt share a stage with center stage stage business stage fright stage manager stage presence stage name stage play stage right take center stage stage whisper thrust stage stage direction stage set stage door take the stage stage director stage left stage-manage on the stage See More end-stage go on the stage report stage set the stage stage a revolt share a stage with center stage stage business stage fright stage manager stage presence stage name stage play stage right take center stage stage whisper thrust stage stage direction stage set stage door take the stage stage director stage left stage-manage on the stage See More Kids Definition stage 1 of 2 noun ˈstāj 1 : a raised floor (as for speaking or performing) 2 : a step forward in a journey, a task, a process, or a development : phase "The plan is still in its early stages …" E. B. White, Charlotte's Web 3 : the theatrical profession or art 4 : a place where something important happens the political stage 5 : stagecoach stage 2 of 2 verb staged; staging : to produce or show to others on or as if on the stage The drama club staged two plays. The schools staged a track meet. Medical Definition stage 1 of 2 noun ˈstāj 1 : a period or step in a process, activity, or development: as a : one of the distinguishable periods of growth and development of a plant or animal the larval stage of an insect b : a period or phase in the course of a disease the rash stage of Lyme disease R. H. Boyle also : the degree of involvement or severity of a disease advanced stage II or III disease (more than 10 positive lymph nodes found after axillary dissection) M. S. Anscher et al. c : one of two or more operations performed at different times but constituting a single procedure a two-stage thoracoplasty d : any of the four degrees indicating depth of general anesthesia 2 : the small platform of a microscope on which an object is placed for examination stage 2 of 2 transitive verb staged; staging : to determine the phase or severity of (a disease) based on a classification of established symptomatic criteria also : to evaluate (a patient) to determine the phase, severity, or progression of a disease stage 1 of 2 noun 1 as in podium a level usually raised surface spoke to the audience from a small stage in front Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance podium stand platform dais rostrum pulpit balcony tribune altar scaffold riser gallery bima bimah footpace 2 as in leg a portion of a trip this is only the first stage of the journey Synonyms & Similar Words leg lap stopover layover 3 as in phase an individual part of a process, series, or ranking in the last stage of the project Synonyms & Similar Words phase step chapter point place inch degree grade side peg cut aspect notch plane angle amount facet measure increment decrement 4 as in theater the public performance of plays drawn to the stage as a career Synonyms & Similar Words theater production theatre drama acting theatrics theatricals dramatics entertainment footlights exhibition show presentation boards pageant recreation spectacle showbiz amusement diversion pageantry show business distraction stage 2 of 2 verb as in to present to bring before the public in performance or exhibition staged the full body of Shakespeare's plays in the course of a year Synonyms & Similar Words present offer perform give carry mount show display act parade play exhibit preview unveil show off come out with render expose dramatize enact portray represent tender depict extend impersonate proffer Phrases Containing stage center stage stage a comeback stage director center stage stage a comeback stage director
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