backstage Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a stage area out of sight of the audience
    wing; offstage.
  2. adjective satellite concealed from public view or attention
    offstage.
    • offstage political meetings
  3. adverb out of view of the public; behind the scenes
    • Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal
    • many private deals were made backstage at the convention
  4. adverb in or to a backstage area of a theater
    • costumes were changed backstage

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