back
stage
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in or to the area behind the stage in a theater that is out of the audience's sight
- The actors hurried backstage to change costumes before the next scene.
- I met the lead singer backstage after the concert.
- She waited backstage for her cue to enter.
- The crew moved props backstage between scenes.
- He disappeared backstage as soon as the curtain fell.
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in secret or out of public view; privately
- The managers negotiated the deal backstage, away from the media.
- Much of the committee's real work happens backstage, not during public meetings.
- They coordinated the campaign backstage before making a public announcement.
- Rumors spread about what might be happening backstage at the company.
- While the show seemed effortless, a lot of planning went on backstage.