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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..
2.
hiddenout of view of the public
- The negotiations were conducted backstage.
Noun
1.
theaterarea behind a stage where performers prepare
- The actors gathered backstage before the performance.
2.
businessprivate area of a business not seen by public
- The manager discussed plans in the backstage office.
Adjective
1.
theater spacerelated to the area behind a stage
- The backstage crew prepared the props.
2.
business secretsrelating to the hidden aspects of an operation
- She was involved in the backstage negotiations of the deal.
3.
secretRare hidden from public view or attentionRare
- They held a backstage meeting to discuss the plans.
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
theater
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.
Backstage is where all the strategic decisions are made. The backstage area was bustling with activity. She gave a backstage tour to the visitors. The backstage drama was intense. He handled the backstage logistics efficiently. The backstage negotiations were crucial for the deal. Backstage discussions shaped the final agreement.
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- French:en coulisses, coulisses, ...
- German:backstage, Backstagebereich, ...
- Italian:nel backstage, retroscena, ...
- Spanish:detrás del escenario, camerino, ...
- Portuguese:nos bastidores, bastidores, ...
- Chinese:在后台, 后台, ...
- Japanese:舞台裏, 裏方, ...
- Arabic:خَلْفَ الكَوَالِيسِ, كُوالِيس, ...
- Hebrew:מֵאֲחוֹרֵי הַקְּלָעִים, מֵאֲחוֹרֵי הַקְּלָעִים, ...
- Russian:за кулисами, закулисье, ...
- Ukrainian:за лаштунками, закулісся, ...
- Hindi:मंच के पीछे, बैकस्टेज, ...
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