offstage — [ôf′stāj΄] n. that part of a stage, as the wings, not visible to the audience adj. in or from the offstage [an offstage whisper] adv. 1. in or to the offstage [to go offstage] 2. when not actually appearing before the public … English World dictionary
offstage — ► ADJECTIVE & ADVERB ▪ (in a theatre) not on the stage and so not visible to the audience … English terms dictionary
offstage — off|stage [ˌɔfˈsteıdʒ US ˌo:f ] adv 1.) just behind or to the side of a stage in a theatre, where the people watching a play cannot see ≠ ↑onstage ▪ There was a loud crash offstage. 2.) when an actor is not acting ▪ Offstage, Peter seemed a shy… … Dictionary of contemporary English
offstage — I noun a stage area out of sight of the audience (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑wing, ↑backstage • Hypernyms: ↑stage II adjective 1. situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible … Useful english dictionary
offstage — /awf stayj , of /, adv. 1. off the stage or in the wings; away from the view of the audience (opposed to onstage). 2. in one s private life rather than on the stage: Offstage the actress seemed rather plain. adj. 3. not in view of the audience;… … Universalium
offstage — off|stage [ ,ɔf steıdʒ ] adjective, adverb 1. ) in or toward the area behind a theater stage where the audience cannot see: He rushed offstage. The introduction was read by an offstage narrator. 2. ) used for describing what an actor is really… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
offstage — adverb 1 just behind or to the side of a stage in a theatre, where the people watching a play cannot see: There was a loud crash offstage. 2 when an actor is not acting: Offstage Peter always seemed a quiet, shy sort of person. offstage adjective … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
offstage — UK [ˌɒfˈsteɪdʒ] / US [ˌɔfˈsteɪdʒ] adjective, adverb 1) theatre in or towards the area behind a theatre stage where the audience cannot see He rushed offstage. The introduction was read by an offstage narrator. 2) used for describing what an actor … English dictionary
offstage — adverb or adjective Date: 1921 1. on a part of the stage not visible to the audience 2. in private life < known offstage as a kindly person > 3. behind the scenes ; out of the public view < much of the important work of the conference was done… … New Collegiate Dictionary
offstage — 1. adjective a) Of, or relating to that part of a stage not visible to the audience b) Of, or relating to private life 2. adverb Taking place offstage (as above) … Wiktionary
