backstage
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4.8
- adjective
- /ˈbækˌsteɪdʒ/
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- The backstage atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation before the curtain rose.
- a backstage conversation
One of the things I've learnt is this, the money, the money is always backstage.
- One of the things I've learnt is this, the money, the money is always backstage.
Examples
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We will encourage producers to create healthy backstage working conditions, including healthy food options and respect for privacy.
Blog text (20) -
Phil was slated to go on late in the show, which made for a trying backstage wait.
Academic text (2004) -
I was standing backstage and I had to go out.
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So this is where it all happens kind of backstage, if you will.
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I had the chance to meet her backstage and she is ready for a connection.
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The last time we saw him, he was backstage.
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He is receiving medical attention backstage as we speak.
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To be backstage, surrounded by acrobats, actors, magicians...
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Tonight's program takes us backstage to witness firsthand the creation, start to finish of a new play mounted on the American stage.
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During the show, the director had to make backstage decisions that affected the entire performance.
Synonyms
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4.1
In private and not open to the public
33
4.3
Happening in private and away from public view
15
4.2
A private meeting or place that people keep secret
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4.2
In private away from public view
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6.7
Hidden from users and working behind the scenes
Antonyms
How Visible
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Backstage comes from back + stage, which meant the space 'behind' the stage. Later this idea was used to talk about actions or talks done 'out of view' of the public, so we say something happened backstage.