Stage meaning in English
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Definition
a stage: a large platform on which people perform in concerts etc.; a round, a section, a part (of a process)
Examples
- "Icarus : It looks like he's coming to the stage!"
- "We'll be so close to the stage, we won't even need to use opera glasses!"
- "Brent : So listeners, I am now inside the party: the first stage of my mission is complete."
- "The rent and other specifics will be discussed at the interview stage."
- "We look forward to seeing you showcase your talents on the world stage!"
- "Don't be shy, come to the stage!"
- "Stephanie : Hello, my name is being Stephanie Martin, I am applying for the stage."
- "I'm just now reaching a stage in my career where I'm really making a name for myself."
- "Horatio jumps on stage"
Exercise 1
It's time to talk theatre, luvvies! Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms from Brian's email.
Let's start with an easy one. This term shares a similar meaning with 'chair' or 'place to sit':
'The I reserved was very cheap because it was behind a big pillar.'
The next word describes a 'line' of chairs, for example in a classroom or theatre:
'When I went to see 'Hamlet', I sat on the front . I was so close that I could smell the actors!'
Now, find the term which refers to the platform where concerts, plays, etc. are performed:
'During the gig, the guitarist jumped off the and into the crowd.'
Finally, we're looking for the term which describes a fantastic piece of art, literature, etc.:
'Shakespeare's tragedy 'Hamlet' is a .'
Let's start with an easy one. This term shares a similar meaning with 'chair' or 'place to sit':
'The I reserved was very cheap because it was behind a big pillar.'
The next word describes a 'line' of chairs, for example in a classroom or theatre:
'When I went to see 'Hamlet', I sat on the front . I was so close that I could smell the actors!'
Now, find the term which refers to the platform where concerts, plays, etc. are performed:
'During the gig, the guitarist jumped off the and into the crowd.'
Finally, we're looking for the term which describes a fantastic piece of art, literature, etc.:
'Shakespeare's tragedy 'Hamlet' is a .'
It's time to talk theatre, luvvies! Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms from Brian's email.
Let's start with an easy one. This term shares a similar meaning with 'chair' or 'place to sit':
'The seat 1 I reserved was very cheap because it was behind a big pillar.'
The next word describes a 'line' of chairs, for example in a classroom or theatre:
'When I went to see 'Hamlet', I sat on the front row 2. I was so close that I could smell the actors!'
Now, find the term which refers to the platform where concerts, plays, etc. are performed:
'During the gig, the guitarist jumped off the stage 3 and into the crowd.'
Finally, we're looking for the term which describes a fantastic piece of art, literature, etc.:
'Shakespeare's tragedy 'Hamlet' is a masterpiece 4.'
Let's start with an easy one. This term shares a similar meaning with 'chair' or 'place to sit':
'The seat 1 I reserved was very cheap because it was behind a big pillar.'
The next word describes a 'line' of chairs, for example in a classroom or theatre:
'When I went to see 'Hamlet', I sat on the front row 2. I was so close that I could smell the actors!'
Now, find the term which refers to the platform where concerts, plays, etc. are performed:
'During the gig, the guitarist jumped off the stage 3 and into the crowd.'
Finally, we're looking for the term which describes a fantastic piece of art, literature, etc.:
'Shakespeare's tragedy 'Hamlet' is a masterpiece 4.'
1 seat: 'Seat' is the term we were looking for here. A 'seat' is a 'chair' or a 'place to sit'. There are 'seats' everywhere from opera houses to buses! There's also the very useful expression 'take a seat', which is a polite way of inviting someone to sit down. Another example: 'I'm going to the toilet. Don't let anyone take my seat!'.
2 row: 'Row' is the correct answer. A 'row' is a 'line' made up of lots of items. We can talk about 'a row of seats' (as in Brian's email), 'a row of houses' on a street, 'a row of cabbages' in a garden, etc. The 'front row' is the 'first row', closest to the stage or screen. We also talk about 'rows' and 'columns' in computer spreadsheets. In this context, 'rows' are horizontal and 'columns' are vertical.
3 stage: 'Stage' is the right answer here. The 'stage' is the elevated part at the front of theatres, concert venues, etc. where the actors, musicians, etc. perform their show.
4 masterpiece: 'Masterpiece' is the term we were looking for. Famous 'masterpieces' include Michelangelo's 'David' and Leonardo da Vinci's 'La Gioconda' (known in English as the 'Mona Lisa'). Icarus Quincy's financial reports for the Delavigne Corporation have sometimes been described as 'masterpieces' too, but mostly by Icarus Quincy himself.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms. Not all were used in the dialogue you just heard!
This adjective is used to describe someone or something which has become caught, attached or unable to move for some reason.
"As I was climbing through the window, my head got , and I couldn't move."
Bonus Question! The adjective above comes from the verb "to ", which usually describes the act of "joining", or "attaching" one thing to another.
In the US, a person who works as an apprentice or trainee to gain practical experience is called an .
Bonus Question! The training period itself is called an .
This adjective is used to describe someone or something which has become caught, attached or unable to move for some reason.
"As I was climbing through the window, my head got , and I couldn't move."
Bonus Question! The adjective above comes from the verb "to ", which usually describes the act of "joining", or "attaching" one thing to another.
In the US, a person who works as an apprentice or trainee to gain practical experience is called an .
Bonus Question! The training period itself is called an .
Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate terms. Not all were used in the dialogue you just heard!
This adjective is used to describe someone or something which has become caught, attached or unable to move for some reason.
"As I was climbing through the window, my head got stuck 1, and I couldn't move."
Bonus Question! The adjective above comes from the verb "to stick 2", which usually describes the act of "joining", or "attaching" one thing to another.
In the US, a person who works as an apprentice or trainee to gain practical experience is called an intern 3.
Bonus Question! The training period itself is called an internship 4.
This adjective is used to describe someone or something which has become caught, attached or unable to move for some reason.
"As I was climbing through the window, my head got stuck 1, and I couldn't move."
Bonus Question! The adjective above comes from the verb "to stick 2", which usually describes the act of "joining", or "attaching" one thing to another.
In the US, a person who works as an apprentice or trainee to gain practical experience is called an intern 3.
Bonus Question! The training period itself is called an internship 4.
1 stuck: To be "stuck" (somewhere) is to be caught, blocked, trapped or to be rendered immobile. Example: There has been a car accident and I am stuck in a traffic jam. Note that the term can be used figuratively as well: "I haven't finished my maths homework because I am stuck on a question", "Nobody will buy my old car so it looks like I am stuck with it". In the dialogue, Donna explains that her talking "Sigmund Freud action figure" is "stuck" because it keeps repeating the same words. The adjective "stuck" comes from the verb "to stick", which generally means "to attach" or "to adhere".
2 stick: The verb "to stick" generally refers to the action of attaching things together. Example: "I am going to stick this stamp to the letter and post it". In another sense, it can refer to remaining close together (Stick with me and I will protect you) or in an informal sense to "placing or putting something somewhere"(I am just going to stick my bags in my room). In this dialogue, the past participle of the verb "stuck" (also an adjective) is used by Donna to describe a problem with her doll.
3 intern: An "intern" is someone (generally a young person) who joins a company (or other organization) seeking work experience, who is generally paid little or nothing. They are often assigned to assist an individual or a department. Please note that in British English, an "intern" is usually referred to as a "work experience person".
4 internship: The term "internship" refers to the period of unpaid time spent in an office to learn how the business works. Please note that in British English, an "internship" is usually referred to as a "work experience".
Exercise 3
"Here is a list of steps which will need to be taken"
Transform this sentence, without changing the meaning, using the words below:
| we | take | the | need | following | to | steps |
(The first and last words have been done for you)
We steps.
Now rewrite the above example by replacing steps with one of the words below:
| limits | measures | stages | amounts |
(Choose the word that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence)
"Here is a list of which will need to be taken".
Transform this sentence, without changing the meaning, using the words below:
| we | take | the | need | following | to | steps |
(The first and last words have been done for you)
We steps.
Now rewrite the above example by replacing steps with one of the words below:
| limits | measures | stages | amounts |
(Choose the word that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence)
"Here is a list of which will need to be taken".
"Here is a list of steps which will need to be taken"
Transform this sentence, without changing the meaning, using the words below:
| we | take | the | need | following | to | steps |
(The first and last words have been done for you)
We need to take the following 1 steps.
Now rewrite the above example by replacing steps with one of the words below:
| limits | measures | stages | amounts |
(Choose the word that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence)
"Here is a list of measures 2 which will need to be taken".
Transform this sentence, without changing the meaning, using the words below:
| we | take | the | need | following | to | steps |
(The first and last words have been done for you)
We need to take the following 1 steps.
Now rewrite the above example by replacing steps with one of the words below:
| limits | measures | stages | amounts |
(Choose the word that best keeps the meaning of the original sentence)
"Here is a list of measures 2 which will need to be taken".
1 need to take the following: "We need to take the following steps" is a business expression that might be used before introducing a list or plan of action. For example: We need to take the following steps in order to increase our sales. To "take steps" means to set about putting something into operation. In the email, Kevin lists the plan of action for a "product recall".
2 measures: In this context, "measures" is a synonym of "steps". In the email, Kevin could have talked about "the measures that need to be taken" without changing the meaning of his email.
Exercise 4
Read the text again, and find a couple of related terms that were used.
This term refers to someone who works in a temporary position to get practical experience. "In my first year in the US I worked as an in a law firm."
This term refers to the training period where this person gets practical training, it can be paid or unpaid. "I'm glad I was offered an in New York so that I could learn English."
This term refers to someone who works in a temporary position to get practical experience. "In my first year in the US I worked as an in a law firm."
This term refers to the training period where this person gets practical training, it can be paid or unpaid. "I'm glad I was offered an in New York so that I could learn English."
Read the text again, and find a couple of related terms that were used.
This term refers to someone who works in a temporary position to get practical experience. "In my first year in the US I worked as an intern 1 in a law firm."
This term refers to the training period where this person gets practical training, it can be paid or unpaid. "I'm glad I was offered an internship 2 in New York so that I could learn English."
This term refers to someone who works in a temporary position to get practical experience. "In my first year in the US I worked as an intern 1 in a law firm."
This term refers to the training period where this person gets practical training, it can be paid or unpaid. "I'm glad I was offered an internship 2 in New York so that I could learn English."
1 intern: An "intern" is someone (generally a young person) who joins a company (or other organization) seeking work experience, who is generally paid little or nothing. They are often assigned to assist an individual or a department.
2 internship: An "internship" refers to the period of time spent working at a company (or other organization) as a trainee or apprentice. Internships are generally given to students or young people wishing for experience in a given field or profession.
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