 
		
		Definition of stage:
		
		
		(n) :
		
		a 
phase; the area, in any 
theatre, generally raised, upon which an audience watches 
plays or other public ceremonies
		
 
								
				"he is in the recovery stage of his illness."
			
			
	
		
		
		(v) :
		
		to produce on a stage; to demonstrate in a deceptive manner
		
								
				"the local theater group will stage "Pride and Prejudice"."