stage-manage
stage–man·age
verb \-ˌma-nij\Definition of STAGE-MANAGE
transitive verb
1
a : to arrange or exhibit so as to achieve a desired effect b : to arrange or direct from behind the scenes
2
: to act as stage manager for
— stage management noun
See Origin of STAGE-MANAGE
back-formation from stage manager
First Known Use: 1879
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