(manufacturing) A set of procedures used to produce a product
Plural for a point or step in a process or development
“We have finally commenced the final stage of the project.”
Plural for a period in a process or development
“Then, in the following stage, we find a sharply critical reaction to the traditional ideology.”
Plural for a raised floor or platform, typically in a theatre, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform
“It felt surreal to be up on the stage, performing in front of thousands of people.”
Plural for the industry or activity of acting or stage performance
“She cut her teeth for many years as a stage actor.”
Plural for a scene of action or forum of debate, especially in a particular political context
“The reform of pensions would put civil servants at the center of the political stage.”
Plural for a level area surrounded by seating, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held
Plural for a section or stage of a journey or process
Plural for a time period of indeterminate length, generally more than one year
Plural for one's position in relation to their circumstances
Plural for where something is positioned or located
Plural for a setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect
Plural for a stage in a gradual process
Plural for a rack, base, or piece of furniture for holding, supporting, or displaying something
Plural for a newly occurring incident in a current state of affair
Plural for a combination of events or circumstances
Plural for each of a succession of stages, especially in a competition
Plural for a particular incident, or the time at which it takes place
Plural for a setting, in particular for a work of art or literature
Plural for a horse-drawn coach that runs routinely between two destinations to transport passengers and mail
Plural for a level or floor of a building or large vehicle
Plural for a person's prestige, position or standing, especially relative to others
Plural for a place on a railway line where trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on or off
Plural for an event or discovery representing an important stage or juncture
Plural for a supportive base, typically the lowest load-bearing part of a building
Plural for the rigid supporting structure of an object such as a vehicle, building, or piece of furniture
Plural for a suitable or opportune time for doing something
To display or exhibit something
To perform or exhibit in public
“While they may stage the same play each night, each performance is subtly different.”
To fake an event
“He would stage his own death before absconding to a foreign country.”
To organize and participate in (a public event)
“Air traffic controllers threatened to stage a partial strike if their demands were not considered.”
To present formally for discussion or consideration
To carry out a task, especially one that requires a degree of ability or skill
To be a symbol or embodiment of
(media) To publish or broadcast
To make a performance of
To redo, especially a stage production or entertainment piece
To become disobedient against authority
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