stage
gb/stˈeɪd͡ʒ/ us/stˈeɪd͡ʒ/
A2
English
~ 600
szakasz, fázis, színpad, rendez, színpadra állít, megrendez, beállít
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is at [a/an/the] stage
The project is still in its early stages.
A projekt még a kezdeti szakaszában van.
At this stage, we need more information before making a decision.
Ezen a ponton több információra van szükségünk, mielőtt döntést hoznánk.
She reached a stage in her career where she wanted a change.
The disease is treatable in the early stages.
Negotiations have entered the final stage.
Learner examples
The baby is at the walking stage.
A baba már abban a szakaszban van, amikor járni tanul.
We are at the last stage of the game.
A játék utolsó szakaszánál tartunk.
This is an early stage of the plan.
He is at a new stage in his life.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stage' with 'phase' or 'level'. 'Level' often refers to a measurable degree or rank, while 'stage' is about a step in progress.
Meaning
A particular step or phase
Collocations
early stage
|final stage
|development stage
|stage of life
|stage of the process
Synonyms
phase (Often interchangeable; 'phase' can sound slightly more technical or scientific.)
Antonyms
completion (Refers to the end of a process rather than a step within it.)
Themes
general
|progress
|planning
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A step or time in the growth or progress of something.
A particular point, phase, or period in the development or progress of something.
NOUN
A2
2
színpad
A2
Usage pattern:
perform/speak on [a/the] stage
The band walked onto the stage to loud applause.
A zenekar hangos taps közepette lépett a színpadra.
She has always dreamed of performing on stage.
Mindig is arról álmodott, hogy színpadon lépjen fel.
The actor bowed and left the stage.
They decorated the stage with flowers for the ceremony.
Learner examples
The singer is on the stage.
Az énekes a színpadon van.
He walked off the stage after his speech.
Beszéde után lesétált a színpadról.
We saw dancers on the big stage.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'stage' (performance area) with 'stadium' or 'arena', which are entire venues.
Meaning
Platform for performances
Collocations
go on stage
|leave the stage
|stage performance
|stage lighting
Synonyms
platform (Can mean any raised surface; 'stage' is specifically for performances or presentations.)
Antonyms
audience area (The space where spectators sit, opposite to where performers are.)
Themes
arts
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A raised area where people perform or speak to an audience.
A raised floor or platform on which performers, speakers, or events are presented to an audience.
VERB
B1
3
rendez
B1
Usage pattern:
stage [a play/event/exhibition]
They staged a protest outside the government building.
Tüntetést rendeztek a kormány épülete előtt.
The director staged an impressive musical last year.
A rendező tavaly egy lenyűgöző musicalt állított színpadra.
The museum staged an exhibition of ancient artifacts.
Learner examples
The school staged a play for parents.
Az iskola színdarabot állított színpadra a szülőknek.
They staged a big party for his birthday.
Nagy bulit rendeztek a születésnapjára.
The city staged a music festival.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'stage' (to organize) with 'perform'; staging is about arranging, not necessarily acting in it.
Meaning
To organize and present something
Collocations
stage a protest
|stage a play
|stage an exhibition
Synonyms
present ('Present' is more general; 'stage' often implies theatrical or planned presentation.)
Antonyms
cancel (To decide not to hold a planned event.)
Themes
arts
|events
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To plan and show an event or performance for people to see.
To arrange and present a performance, event, or public display.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
stage [a photo/event/situation]
The scene was carefully staged for the film.
A jelenetet gondosan megrendezték a filmhez.
They staged the photo to look like an accident.
Úgy állították be a fotót, mintha baleset történt volna.
The politician staged a meeting to show public support.
Learner examples
They staged the picture for the magazine.
A magazin számára beállították a fotót.
He staged a fake fight for the video.
A videó kedvéért megrendezett egy álverekedést.
The company staged the office for visitors.
Meaning
Arrange for effect or deception
Collocations
stage a photo shoot
|stage an accident (fake)
Synonyms
orchestrate ('Orchestrate' sounds more formal and deliberate; 'stage' can be neutral or negative.)
Antonyms
spontaneous (Happening naturally without being arranged.)
Themes
media
|manipulation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To set up something to look a certain way, sometimes to trick people.
To arrange or produce something so that it appears in a particular way, often for effect or to influence opinion.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stage
IPA
GB/stˈeɪd͡ʒ/
US/stˈeɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
stage (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (stage)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: stage
- Plural: stages
Verb
- Base: stage
- 3rd Person Singular: stages
- Present Participle: staging
- Past: staged
Word family
Forms
stages
noun
staging
verb
staged
verb
Related words
onstage
adjective/adverb
backstage
adjective/adverb
Negative and opposite forms
offstage
adjective/adverb
Advanced or less common
stagehand
noun
stagecraft
noun
Expressions
go on stage
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn stˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Start performing before an audience
To walk onto a raised area to start performing.
Examples
- She went on stage and started singing.
- He was nervous before going on stage.
leave the stage
1/lˈiv ðə stˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Finish and exit from performing area
To walk away from the raised area after performing.
Examples
- After the last song, the band left the stage.
- She waved as she left the stage.
on stage
1/ˈɔn stˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Physically performing before an audience
Performing in front of people on a raised area.
Examples
- She looked nervous when she was on stage.
- The actors were already on stage when we arrived.
set the stage for
1/sˈɛt ðə stˈeɪd͡ʒ fɚ/
idiom
Prepare conditions for something to happen
To make something possible by preparing for it first.
Examples
- His research set the stage for important medical discoveries.
- The agreement set the stage for future cooperation.
stage fright
1/stˈeɪd͡ʒ fɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Fear of performing in public
Strong fear before speaking or acting in front of people.
Examples
- He got terrible stage fright before his speech.
- Stage fright can affect even experienced actors.