take the stage

phrase

: to walk onto the stage
The band took the stage and the concert began.

Examples of take the stage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There was also speculation that Klaveness might take the stage at this year’s FIFA Congress in Vancouver to speak out against the Peace Prize. Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026 The list of performers set to take the stage at the 2026 California State Fair has grown and by the looks of the lineup, there’s music to fit anyone’s mood, from popular R&B to country to yacht rock, from reggae to mariachi to tribute acts. Allison Gibson. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Deli Boys breakout Asif Ali has been tapped to host the gala while indie band Chanpan will take the stage to perform. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 For the 2025 tour, the then-13-year-old prodigy came back ready to take the stage. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for take the stage

Cite this Entry

“Take the stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20stage. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!