Definitions for onstageˈɒnˈsteɪdʒ, ˈɔn-

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

on•stageˈɒnˈsteɪdʒ, ˈɔn-(adv.)

  1. on or onto the stage

    Ref: (opposed to offstage ).

  2. (adj.)of, pertaining to, or used in that part of the stage seen by the audience.

    Category: Showbiz

Origin of onstage:

1925–30

Princeton's WordNet

  1. onstage(adverb)

    situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience

  2. onstage(adverb)

    on the stage

    "it was time for her to go onstage"

Wiktionary

  1. onstage(Adverb)

    towards, or onto the visible part of a stage

  2. onstage(Adjective)

    taking place in the part of a stage that is visible to the audience


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