Resembling or characteristic of a stage (setting where a dramatic work is performed). / (sciences) proceeding through discrete stages; often used of developmental processes.

(motor racing) In rallying, an untimed section of the event where cars are driven at relatively low speed, usually on public roads, to the next racing stage.

plural of stage direction

(transitive) To produce on a stage, to perform a play. / To demonstrate in a deceptive manner. / (transitive) To orchestrate; to carry out. / (transitive) To place in position to prepare for use.

A phase. / (by extension) One of the portions of a device (such as a rocket or thermonuclear weapon) which are used or activated in a particular order, one after another.

(idiomatic) A point in the progress of an ongoing dispute or process.

plural of stagecraft

A person who works behind the scenes at a theatre or in other theatrical media.

plural of stagehand

(uncountable) The skills of the theater. / (countable) A specific skill of the theater.