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down⋅stage

[adv., n. doun-steyj; adj. doun-steyj] Theater
–adverb
1. at or toward the front of the stage.
–adjective
2. of or pertaining to the front of the stage.
–noun
3. the front half of the stage.

Origin:
1895–1900; down 1 + stage
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down·stage   (doun'stāj')   
adv.  Toward, at, or on the front part of a stage.
adj.   (doun'stāj')
Of or relating to the front part of a stage.
n.   (doun'stāj')
The front half of a stage.
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