Offstage (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Not in public; "the deal was done offstage".
Examples
- The company's financial troubles were handled offstage to avoid alarming investors.
- Negotiations between the two countries took place offstage, away from the public eye.
- The difficult decisions were made offstage by a small group of high-ranking officials.
- Much of the planning and preparation happened offstage, with only the final results visible to the public.
- The real power struggles and political maneuvering occurred offstage, hidden from public view.
Meaning 2
Behind the scenes; not on stage; "the actors were waiting offstage".
Examples
- The director was giving last-minute instructions to the actors waiting offstage before the play began.
- While the main act was performing, the roadies were setting up equipment offstage for the next band.
- The drama that unfolded offstage between the two lead actors was more intriguing than the actual play.
- A technician was making final adjustments to the prop offstage, making sure it was ready for the next scene.
- The orchestra members were tuning their instruments offstage, preparing to accompany the soloist during the concert.