Stage-manage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Stage-manage is a verb meaning (literally) To manage or organise the operation of a theatrical stage; to act as stage manager.
Meaning
(literally) To manage or organise the operation of a theatrical stage; to act as stage manager.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) To carefully control or direct (an event, operation, etc.) from the background, especially in a calculating manner, so as to achieve a particular desired appearance or outcome.
Example Sentences
Bad practices were rife at the factory, but the boss stage-managed the inspectors' visit so that they did not see anything amiss.
Word Forms
- stage-manages
- stage-managing
- stage-managed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include manage, assistant-manage, methodize, dramaturge, theatricalize, direct.
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