stage (EN)

noun, verb

noun “stage”

1. a time or phase in the development or progress of something or someone
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   At this stage, it's impossible to tell whether the patient will survive.
2. a specific part of a process or journey
   The project is divided into three stages.
3. the area where actors perform in a theater or where performances happen
   The actors took their places on the stage as the curtain rose.
4. a section of a machine or device that operates as part of a sequence
   The rocket's second stage ignited after the first stage fell away.
5. a level or part of a video game that players must complete
   I finally beat the boss at the end of the second stage.
6. a scene; a place where important or notable activities happen
   The climate summit brought leaders together on the world stage to discuss urgent environmental issues.
7. (with "the") the career or industry of acting
   He spent his entire life dedicated to the stage and screen, becoming a beloved actor.
8. a type of old-fashioned vehicle pulled by horses, used for transporting people
   The stage arrived at the dusty station, bringing mail and a few weary travelers.
9. a type of internship in a kitchen where someone learns cooking skills without getting paid
   Maria decided to do a stage at a famous French restaurant to learn advanced pastry techniques.

verb “stage”

1. to put on a performance or show of a play or other production
   The school decided to stage a musical for the spring show.
2. to fake or pretend something in order to deceive people
   The reaction of the cheering crowds was clearly staged to make the politician look good.
3. to organize and execute an event or action, like a protest
   The students staged a protest to demand better cafeteria food.
4. to assess and categorize the severity or stage of a disease
   The doctor staged the cancer to see how advanced it was.
5. to detach a used part of a rocket and start the next part during a space mission
   The rocket staged successfully, dropping its empty booster.
6. to work temporarily in a kitchen without pay to gain experience
   After culinary school, Maria decided to stage at a famous French bistro.