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offstage

offs·tage

US/ˈɔˈfsteɪdʒ/ rare
noun (1) adjective (2) adverb (2)

noun

1.

a stage area out of sight of the audience

Synonyms

adjective

1.

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

  • “offstage noises”
Antonyms
2.

withheld from public view or attention

  • “offstage political meetings”
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adverb

1.

behind the scenes; not on stage

  • “the actors were waiting offstage”
Antonyms
2.

not in public

  • “the deal was done offstage”

Origin

From off + stage.

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