Definitions for offstageˈɔfˈsteɪdʒ, ˈɒf-
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
off•stageˈɔfˈsteɪdʒ, ˈɒf-(adv.)
off the stage or in the wings; away from the view of the audience
Category: Showbiz
Ref: (opposed to onstage )
in private life.
Category: Common Vocabulary, Showbiz
(adj.)not in view of the audience; backstage, in the wings, etc.
Category: Showbiz
withheld from public view or attention; private.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of offstage:
1920–25
Princeton's WordNet
wing, offstage, backstage(adj)
a stage area out of sight of the audience
offstage(adj)
situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience
"offstage noises"
offstage, backstage(adverb)
concealed from public view or attention
"offstage political meetings"
offstage(adverb)
behind the scenes; not on stage
"the actors were waiting offstage"
offstage(adverb)
not in public
"the deal was done offstage"
Wiktionary
offstage(Adverb)
Taking place offstage (as above)
offstage(Adjective)
Of, or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience
offstage(Adjective)
Of, or relating to private life
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