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on·stage
(ŏn-stāj′, ôn-)adj.
Situated or taking place in the area of a stage that is visible to the audience.
adv.
In or into the area of a stage that is visible to the audience.
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onstage
(ˌɒnˈsteɪdʒ)adv
on the stage in a theatre, concert hall, etc, as for a performance
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on•stage
(ˈɒnˈsteɪdʒ, ˈɔn-)adv.
1. on or onto the stage (opposed to offstage).
adj. 2. of, pertaining to, or used in that part of the stage seen by the audience.
[1925–30]
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| Adj. | 1. | onstage - situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience offstage - situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience; "offstage noises" |
| Adv. | 1. | onstage - on the stage; "it was time for her to go onstage" offstage - behind the scenes; not on stage; "the actors were waiting offstage" |
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