upˈstage adverb

Towards the back of the stage

1. Towards the back of the stage
2. Stand-offish, superior (slang)

1. To treat in a supercilious manner
2. (of an actor) to move upstage and so force (another actor) to face away from the audience, putting him or her at a disadvantage
3. To divert interest or attention away from (a fellow actor) to oneself
4. Generally, to outshine or draw attention away from (someone or something)