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downstage

/ˈdaʊnˌsteɪdʒ/

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noun

The part of a stage that is closest to the audience or camera.

Examples :

"The director told the actors to move downstage so the audience could see their faces better. "

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verb

To restage (a cancer) to a lower stage than that found at last assessment (compare upstage).

Examples :

"After the new treatment, the doctor was pleased to downstage the patient's tumor from stage III to stage II. "

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adjective

At the front of a stage.

Examples :

"The downstage edge of the stage is marked with tape so the actors know where to stop walking forward. "

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adverb

Toward or at the front of a theatrical stage.

Examples :

"The director told the actor to move downstage so the audience could see his face better. "

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adverb

Towards a motion-picture or television camera.

Examples :

"The director asked the actor to move downstage slightly so he would be better framed in the shot. "

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