Meaning of 'upstage'

adverb

at or toward the rear of the stage

Example: "the dancers were directed to move upstage"

adjective

remote in manner

Synonyms: aloof

adjective

of the back half of a stage

Example: "I crossed to the upstage chair forcing the lead to turn their back to the audience."

noun

the rear part of the stage

verb

steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else

Example: "When the dog entered the stage, they upstaged the actress."

verb

move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience

verb

treat snobbishly, put in one's place