onstage

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   on the stage

   It was time to go onstage.

2. 2
   adv

   Taking place on the part of a stage that is visible to the audience.

   The first is a special—a single lighting instrument that lights a particular spot on the stage. Specials generally have no color, or a more saturated color, allowing them to stand out through other lighting onstage.

3. 3
   adj

   situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience

4. 4
   adj

   On the part of a stage that is visible to the audience.

Etymology

From on + stage.