noun
[count] :a particular point or period in the growth or development of something
a raised platform in a theater, auditorium, etc., where the performers stand [count]
[noncount] :the art or profession of acting and especially of acting in theaters
[singular] :a place or area of activity in which the things that happen are watched with great interest by many people
[count] :a section of a rocket that has its own fuel and engine
in stages
in a series of separate steps rather than all at one time
set the stage (for something)
to make (something) possible or likely
verb
stages; staged; staging
[+ obj] to produce (a play, performance, etc.) on a stage
to organize and produce (a public event)
to arrange or do (something that is intended to get a lot of public attention)
to succeed in doing or making (something)