Offstage

Word OFFSTAGE
Character 8
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Definitions and meanings of "Offstage"

What do we mean by offstage?

Situated or taking place in the area of a stage that is invisible to the audience. adjective

Of, relating to, or taking place in private life. adjective

Away from the area of a stage visible to the audience. adverb

In private life. adverb

Behind the scenes; not visible to the public. adverb

Of, or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience adjective

Of, or relating to private life adjective

Taking place offstage (as above) adverb

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

Behind the scenes; not on stage adverb

Concealed from public view or attention adjective

A stage area out of sight of the audience noun

Not in public adverb

Of, or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience.

Of, or relating to the private life of a celebrity.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Offstage

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The word "offstage" in example sentences

That’s what bothered me, really: the commenters seem to feel that bullying someone offstage is “speech” and not “force”, simply because they were shouting at the time. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The other attempts too place "offstage", but because of the problems within the Alliance, the plans didn't go as smoothly as they should have - hence the lack of success. ❋ Nalini Singh (2009)

He's a great guy & would quite likely welcome having the support of an 'offstage' connection with you, his translator, before his public appearance. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A narrow cell at stage right served as a separate playing area so that even "offstage" characters remained in view; the whole design cleverly constricted the Met's big stage, creating intimacy and intimidation at the same time. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Description: David Tennant's "offstage" slippers which the former Dr Who star padded about in backstage while playing ❋ Unknown (2011)

Highlights included McKay throwing a large pumpkin offstage which is ❋ Idallas (2008)

When we learn of this "offstage" plot, we can think only less of him and less of Emma for the self-deluded conceit that lets him use her to taunt Jane: "Very luckymarrying as they did, upon an acquaintance formed only in a public place!" he gossips of the newlywed Eltons in terms that he knows Jane must take to heart; "They only knew each other, I think, a few weeks in Bath! ❋ Unknown (2000)

Lighter still was her first vocal, on "Getting Some Fun Out of Life," which Mr. Peplowski got some fun out of by making his entrance from offstage, in mid-solo. ❋ Will Friedwald (2011)

So do Mr. O'Farrill's offstage endeavors; through his nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, he has established year-round education programs in New York schools and a youth orchestra based in Greenwich Village's Fat Cat club. ❋ Larry Blumenfeld (2012)

He fanned himself like he might overheat as he watched Misha strut offstage. ❋ Cynthia Diane Thornton (2011)

I walked offstage, drenched in sweat and pumped with adrenaline, and straight into a compartmentalized mental zone with Tim; one-on-one time to bring me down and keep me focused. ❋ Steve Dennis (2011)

Rather like tyrannical dictators, who don't expect to die quietly in their beds, one somehow never expected Jack Warner's professional death to happen offstage in press releases and leaked reports. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The brownies scowled, and muttered bitterly, but they hustled quickly offstage. ❋ Amanda Marrone (2011)

Edward Albee's corrosive play is an uncomfortable mirror to Thea's offstage life, a device that works here precisely because no one talks about it or even mentions the name of the play she's doing. ❋ Marshall Fine (2011)

The vaulting horse, disguised as a stone wall, would be placed near the right wing, its springboard offstage. ❋ Elizabeth Chandler (2011)

And, as chilling as Paul could be offstage, he did his work like a professional onstage. ❋ Elizabeth Chandler (2011)

It had been sharply observed by a few that he only emerged from his bus to perform, and then walked offstage and headed straight back to his bus, his head down, draped in a white towel. ❋ Steve Dennis (2011)

“This is where we need to be!” we said when we came offstage. ❋ Steve Dennis (2011)

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