Definitions
1.verbTo produce on a stage, to perform a play."The local theater group will stage "Pride and Prejudice"."
2.verbTo demonstrate in a deceptive manner."The salesman's demonstration of the new cleanser was staged to make it appear highly effective."
3.verbTo orchestrate; to carry out."A protest will be staged in the public square on Monday."
4.verbTo place in position to prepare for use."We staged the cars to be ready for the start, then waited for the starter to drop the flag."
5.verbTo determine what stage (a disease, etc.) has progressed to
6.adjectivePlanned, prepared."The conman staged the car accident so he could collect the insurance money."
7.adjectiveIntended for the stage as in a theater."The staged performance was good, but I liked the book better."