offstage Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a stage area out of sight of the audience
   backstage; wing.
   
2. adjective situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience
   
   • offstage noises
3. adjective satellite concealed from public view or attention
   backstage.
   
   • offstage political meetings
4. adverb behind the scenes; not on stage
   
   • the actors were waiting offstage
5. adverb not in public
   
   • the deal was done offstage

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