LEARNit Dictionary

stage

noun
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
a period or state that something/somebody passes through while developing or making progress
مرحله, دوره, فاز
see also end-stage
2
A2
a separate part that a process, etc. is divided into
مرحله, گام, فاز
We did the first stage of the trip by train.
The pay increase will be introduced in stages .
All the recipes are broken down into easy stages.
We can take the argument one stage further.
see also group stage
3
B1
a raised area, usually in a theatre, etc. where actors, dancers, etc. perform
صحنه, استیج
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene.
Half the band walked off stage.
The audience threw flowers onto the stage.
The main character then takes the stage.
Rose exits stage left .
see also backstage, offstage, onstage, sound stage
4
B2
the theatre and the world of acting as a form of entertainment
تئاتر, عرصه نمایش, هنرهای نمایشی
The screenplay was originally written for the stage.
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage .
She was a popular star of stage and screen.
a stage play/musical/show
5
an area of activity where important things happen, especially in politics
عرصه, میدان
She was forced to the centre of the political stage.
The country is now a major player on the world stage.
Germany is playing a leading role on the international stage.
see also centre stage, committee stage, report stage
6
a stagecoach(= a large carriage pulled by horses that was used in the past to carry passengers, and often mail, along a regular route)
دلیجان, کالسکه
verb
B2
1
B2
to organize and present a play or an event for people to see
کارگردانی کردن, به نمایش گذاشتن, برگزار کردن, به صحنه آوردن, روی صحنه بردن, اجرای نمایش کردن
2
B2
to organize and take part in action that needs careful planning, especially as a public protest
سازماندهی کردن, برگزار کردن, ترتیب دادن, تدارک دیدن, طرح‌ریزی کردن
to stage a protest/demonstration/rally
to stage a sit-in/strike/walkout
Generals staged a coup in 1964, beginning 21 years of military dictatorship.
3
to make something happen
تدارک دیدن, برپا کردن, ترتیب دادن
The dollar staged a recovery earlier today.
After five years in retirement, he staged a comeback to international tennis.