stage

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Theater

n. the raised area in a theatre where actors or singers perform.

n. a raised floor or platform, typically in a theatre, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform.

“The band walked onto the stage and the crowd started cheering.”

“The lead actor stood alone on the stage, illuminated by a single spotlight that emphasized the dramatic tension of the final scene.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Theater

n. the world of acting and the theatre.

n. the theatrical profession or the world of drama as a whole.

“She left her job in the city to pursue a career on the stage.”

“Many legendary performers found it difficult to transition from the stage to the more subtle requirements of film acting.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. the small platform on a microscope where you put the slide.

n. the small platform on a microscope on which the specimen or slide is placed for examination.

“Carefully place the glass slide on the microscope stage.”

“The technician adjusted the mechanical stage to bring the cellular structure into the center of the objective lens's field of view.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. one of the parts of a rocket that falls off after its fuel is used.

n. a self-contained section of a rocket that is discarded after its fuel is exhausted during flight.

“The first stage of the rocket fell into the ocean after launch.”

“The successful separation of the second stage was critical for the satellite to reach its intended geostationary orbit.”

B1 · Intermediate Theater

v. to organize and present a play or a concert.

v. to present a performance of a dramatic work or musical event.

“The local school plans to stage a musical next spring.”

“The company decided to stage a modern interpretation of Hamlet, setting the action in a corporate boardroom rather than a castle.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to organize or make a big event happen.

v. to organize and carry out an event, protest, or public action.

“The workers decided to stage a protest outside the factory gates.”

“Opposition leaders managed to stage a massive rally in the capital despite the government's attempts to restrict public gatherings.”

C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical

v. to find out how far a disease like cancer has spread.

v. to determine the extent or severity of a disease, particularly cancer, in a patient.

“The doctors need to stage the tumor before they can start treatment.”

“Accurately staging the patient's condition is essential for selecting the most effective oncological intervention.”