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1. Situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience
   "offstage noises"
    
2. Concealed from public view or attention
   "offstage political meetings";
   - backstage

1. A stage area out of sight of the audience
   - wing, backstage

1. Behind the scenes; not on stage
   "the actors were waiting offstage"
    
2. Not in public
   "the deal was done offstage"

Derived forms: offstages

See also: private

Type of: stage

Antonym: onstage

Encyclopedia: Offstage