Definitions

1. noun

a platform or area, especially in a theater, where actors perform, or a period of time during which something happens or develops

“The play will be performed on the main stage tonight.”

2. noun

a particular point in the development of a process or situation

“The stage at which the company is now is quite impressive.”

3. noun

a framework or structure for something, such as a plan or a system

“The government needs to re-examine the stage of their economic plan.”

4. verb

to place or put something in a particular position or situation, especially on a platform or stage

“The crew will stage the props for the play tonight.”

5. verb

to bring or introduce something to a particular point or situation

“The new policy will stage the company’s recovery.”

6. verb

to create or arrange a situation in which something can happen or be done

“The manager will stage a meeting to discuss the new project.”

7. verb

to prepare or make something ready for a particular event or situation

“The actors will stage their lines for the play tomorrow.”

8. verb

to pretend or act as if something is true, especially in order to deceive people

“The company staged the financial reports to look better.”