stage direction

ˈsteɪdʒ dəˈrɛkʃən

Definition

Definition of stage direction - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

theater

TECH.

instruction in a play's script for actors' actions

TECH.

The stage direction indicated she should exit left.
The stage direction called for a dramatic pause.
Following the stage direction, he moved to the center.

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Expressions with stage

center stage

important or prominent position

The issue took center stage in the debate.

centre stage

main focus of attention or importance

The new policy took centre stage in the meeting.

stage mother

mother overly involved in child's career

The stage mother managed every aspect of her son's acting career.

stage whisper

loud whisper by an actor intended to be heard by the audience

He delivered the secret in a stage whisper, ensuring the back row could hear.

take the stage

step onto a stage to perform or speak

The singer took the stage to a cheering crowd.

the stage is yours

exp.

you have control to perform or speak

After the introduction, the stage is yours to present.

Expressions with direction

head in the right direction

travel towards a correct or beneficial location

We are heading in the right direction to reach the summit.

step in the right direction

action that helps move toward a better result

Getting more sleep is a step in the right direction.

change of direction

shift in the course or path taken

The car took a sudden change of direction to avoid the obstacle.

direction sign

sign showing direction, route, or destination for travelers

The direction sign pointed toward the city center.

east-west direction

path or course from east to west

The migration follows an east-west direction.

in every direction

adv.

moving or spreading toward all sides or ways

The birds flew in every direction when startled.

in the direction of

prep.

toward a specific point or place

She walked in the direction of the park.

lack direction

be unsure about what to do next

After graduation, many students lack direction and feel lost.

sense of direction

ability to navigate unfamiliar places

She has an excellent sense of direction in new cities.

take a new direction

start doing something different

After years in finance, she decided to take a new direction and become a chef.

Terms with stage direction included in their meaning

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alarum

stage direction

loud disturbance or conflict

enter Macbeth

theater

stage direction for Macbeth to come on stage

loquitur

stage direction

used in plays to indicate a character speaks

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French:indication scénique, ...
German:Bühnenanweisung, ...
Italian:indicazione scenica, ...
Spanish:acotación, ...
Portuguese:indicação cénica, ...
Chinese:舞台指示, ...
Japanese:舞台指示, ...
Arabic:إِرْشاد مَسْرَحِي, ...
Hebrew:הוֹרָאַת בָּמָה, ...
Russian:ремарка, ...
Ukrainian:сценічна вказівка, ...
Hindi:मंच-निर्देश, ...
Bengali:মঞ্চ নির্দেশ, ...
Catalan:acotació, ...
Czech:jevištní poznámka, ...
Danish:sceneanvisning, ...
Dutch:regieaanwijzing, ...
Greek:σκηνική οδηγία, ...
Hungarian:színpadi utasítás, ...
Khmer:សេចក្តីណែនាំឆាក, ...
Korean:무대 지시, ...
Persian:دستور صحنه, ...
Polish:wskazówka sceniczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):rubrica, ...
Romanian:indicație scenică, ...
Swedish:scenanvisning, ...
Thai:คำบอกเวที, ...
Turkish:sahne talimatı, ...
Vietnamese:chỉ dẫn sân khấu, ...

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