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stage-manage

verb stage-man·age \ ˈstāj-ˌma-nij \

Definition of stage-manage

stage-managed; stage-managing; stage-manages
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
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stage management

noun

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Origin and Etymology of stage-manage

back-formation from stage manager

STAGE-MANAGE Defined for English Language Learners

stage-manage

verb

Definition of stage-manage for English Language Learners

  • : to organize the details of (a performance in a theater)

  • : to carefully plan and arrange (something) in order to achieve a desired effect

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