stage-man·age (stājmăn′ĭj)
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Tweet tr.v. stage-man·aged, stage-man·ag·ing, stage-man·ag·es 1. To serve as overall supervisor of the stage and actors for (a theatrical production). 2. To direct or manipulate from behind the scenes, as to achieve a desired effect; orchestrate: "[The] demonstrations had ... been carefully stage-managed" (Time). stage management n. stage manager n. |
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