offstage


off·stage

adv or adj \ˈf-ˈstāj, -ˌstāj\

Definition of OFFSTAGE

1
: on a part of the stage not visible to the audience
2
: in private life <known offstage as a kindly person>
3
: behind the scenes : out of the public view <much of the important work of the conference was done offstage>

First Known Use of OFFSTAGE

1921

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