What is the meaning of backstage?

noun

  • A stage area out of sight of the audience.

adjective

  • Concealed from public view or attention.
    • usage: "offstage political meetings"

adverb

  • Out of view of the public; behind the scenes.
    • usage: "Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal"; "many private deals were made backstage at the convention"
  • In or to a backstage area of a theater.
    • usage: "costumes were changed backstage"
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