What does "staged" mean?

1. (to organize an event) to organize and produce a public event, like a protest or a show. 2. (faked or planned) planned or organized in secret but made to look like it happened by accident. 3. (theatrical) related to a play or a performance on a stage.

staged

v. · adj.

US //ˈsteɪdʒd// UK //stˈeɪdʒd// staged

1 to organize an event (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

to organize and produce a public event, like a protest or a show.

to organize and present a public event or performance. Transitive; requires a direct object.

Example

The workers staged a protest outside the factory to demand better pay.

Example

The local community group staged a series of charity concerts throughout the summer to raise funds for the new library wing.
- cancel
- dismantle
2 faked or planned (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

planned or organized in secret but made to look like it happened by accident.

intentionally performed or contrived while being presented as authentic or spontaneous.

Example

Critics argued that the viral video was staged and not a real accident.

Example

The political rally appeared spontaneous, but leaked documents later revealed that every interaction had been carefully staged for the cameras.

Show 1 more senseShow fewer

3 theatrical (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal Theatre

related to a play or a performance on a stage.

intended for or adapted to the stage in a theatrical context.

Example

The author gave a staged reading of her new play at the local theatre.

Example

The director opted for a staged interpretation of the poem, using minimalist lighting and three actors to represent different voices.
- theatrical
- dramatized