stage-manage
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.stage–man·age
transitive verb \-ˌma-nij\Definition of STAGE-MANAGE
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
Origin of STAGE-MANAGE
back-formation from stage manager
First Known Use: 1879
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