upstage
Meaning
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The part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera.
Synonyms
final stage
last stage
output stage
back part of stage
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʌpˈsteɪd͡ʒ/
Etymology
From up- + stage. The figurative uses “haughty” and “to draw attention away” derive from actors moving to a higher and thus more visible position on a sloped stage.
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