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offstage

DEFINITIONS OF: offstage

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n a stage area out of sight of the audience

Synonyms:
backstage, wing
Type of:
stage
a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience

adj situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience

offstage noises”
Antonyms:
onstage
situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience

adj concealed from public view or attention

offstage political meetings”
Synonyms:
backstage
private
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

adv behind the scenes; not on stage

“the actors were waiting offstage
Antonyms:
onstage
on the stage

adv not in public

“the deal was done offstage
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