offstage

adverb or adjective off·stage \ˈȯf-ˈstāj, -ˌstāj\

: on the part of the stage that the audience cannot see : behind or to the side of the stage

of a performer : in private life

: in a place that is away from public view : behind the scenes

Full Definition of OFFSTAGE

: on a part of the stage not visible to the audience

: in private life <known offstage as a kindly person>

: behind the scenes : out of the public view <much of the important work of the conference was done offstage>

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adverb or adjective off·stage \ˈȯf-ˈstāj\

: off or away from the stage

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