"Stagehand" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A stagehand, also known as a stagehand, stage technician or backstage person, is a member of a theater company or production who helps with technical and logistical aspects of a performance, such as setting up and operating lighting, sound, scenery, and special effects equipment, as well as cueing lighting and sound changes during a show.
Here are 5 usage examples:
A large, usually male, stag beetle (family Lucanidae), often released for sale as a live food source for reptiles or used as a novelty.<br><br>It can also be used figuratively to refer to someone or something that is awkward or gangling, especially in a comical or endearing way.
A feeling of fear or nervousness experienced by someone before public performance or a public speech. A person suffering from it might exhibit trembling, sweating, a stammer, or rapid heartbeat due to anxiety and apprehension about being judged or watched by others.
A flat area for performances, such as plays, concerts, or dance recitals. It is the space on which the event takes place.<br><br>Example: "The play debuted on stage in front of a full audience."<br><br>It can also refer to a particular period of time or a level of development, especially a level achieved after a series of exams.<br><br>Example: "She reached the final stage of the competition after weeks of rigorous training."<br><br>In other contexts, it can mean:<br><br> A period in the development or life of something<br> A condition or phase of growth<br> A sudden or dramatic change, as in "the stage was set for a thrilling encounter"<br><br>Synonyms: platform, platform, area, space, platform.
A public coach designed to carry passengers, typically with a fixed schedule and various stopping points, especially in the past, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and North America.
Totally enamored or excessively excited with the theater.<br><br>Example: "She was stagestruck and spent all her money on tickets to see the new musical."<br><br>This word can be used to describe someone who is overzealous or overly enthusiastic about the performing arts, particularly theater.
Having a manner or style that is deliberately artificial, old-fashioned, or overly theatrical; excessively calculating or manipulative.<br><br>For example: "She had a stagey way of flirting with men, but I think she was just being insincere."<br><br>In theater, the term can also refer to a stage setting or production that is deliberately artificial or over-the-top.<br><br>Example: "The stagey sets and decor made the play feel less authentic."<br><br>Overall, "stagey" implies a sense of artifice or artificiality, often associated with overly portrayed emotions or behaviors.
Stagflation is a situation in which an economy experiences both high and rising inflation, combined with stagnant or reduced economic growth, high unemployment, and a decreasing output. It is a rare and complex economic phenomenon that emerged in the 1970s, particularly in the United States and other developed economies.