stage

US /stedʒ/

UK /steɪdʒ/

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verb

  • To organize an event to gain public interest
  • To be fake or not real
  • To produce and perform a play or concert

noun

  • Place where actors or musicians perform for others
  • Particular point during development or growth

Examples

Pupils are tested at the end of each stage of the course.

(often figurative) A new actress will take centre stage in next month's production of ‘The Doll's House’.