backstage
ˈbækˌsteɪʤ
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Definition of backstage - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
theaterin or to the area behind a theater stage
  • The actors hurried backstage after the curtain fell..
behind offstage wings
2.
hiddenout of view of the public
  • The negotiations were conducted backstage.
privately secretly

Noun

1.
theaterarea behind a stage where performers prepare
  • The actors gathered backstage before the performance.
behind the scenes offstage
2.
businessprivate area of a business not seen by public
  • The manager discussed plans in the backstage office.
behind the scenes private area

Adjective

1.
theater spacerelated to the area behind a stage
  • The backstage crew prepared the props.
behind-the-scenes offstage
2.
business secretsrelating to the hidden aspects of an operation
  • She was involved in the backstage negotiations of the deal.
behind-the-scenes covert hidden
3.
secretRarehidden from public view or attentionRare
  • They held a backstage meeting to discuss the plans.
covert hidden
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Expressions with backstage

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hidden actions influencing decisions
The project failed due to backstage politics within the team.
hidden issues affecting a situation
The company's success was marred by backstage drama.
space behind or beside a stage where performers and staff prepare
Only cast members were allowed into the backstage area during the performance.

Origin of backstage

English, back + stage (platform)

Terms with backstage included in their meaning

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backstage coordination
crew leader handling schedules, cues and technical work for shows
entertainment
group of workers who handle equipment and backstage or technical tasks
theater
in the area backstage in a theater
theater
door leading to theater's backstage area
backstage crew
work done for a theater production
theater room
room backstage for performers to rest or meet visitors
theater
backstage areas in a theater
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bulletin board backstage in a theater

Examples of backstage in a sentence

  • The crew worked tirelessly backstage to ensure the show ran smoothly.
  • The actors prepared backstage before the show started.
  • The deal was finalized backstage, away from the media.
  • The director gave instructions backstage.
  • Costumes were stored backstage for quick changes.
  • The new policy was discussed backstage before the announcement.

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  1. French:en coulisses, coulisses, ...
  2. German:backstage, Backstagebereich, ...
  3. Italian:nel backstage, retroscena, ...
  4. Spanish:detrás del escenario, camerino, ...
  5. Portuguese:nos bastidores, bastidores, ...
  6. Chinese:在后台, 后台, ...
  7. Japanese:舞台裏, 裏方, ...
  8. Arabic:خَلْفَ الكَوَالِيسِ, كُوالِيس, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֵאֲחוֹרֵי הַקְּלָעִים, מֵאֲחוֹרֵי הַקְּלָעִים, ...
  10. Russian:за кулисами, закулисье, ...
  11. Ukrainian:за лаштунками, закулісся, ...
  12. Hindi:मंच के पीछे, बैकस्टेज, ...
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