1. to draw attention away from someone else, especially by performing better or more dramatically
Usage: third person singular present tense
2. to move toward the back of a theater stage
Usage: theatrical; third person singular present tense

1. the areas at the back of a theater stage, farthest from the audience
Usage: theatrical; plural form

Examples

• The young actor upstages his co-star with his powerful performance.
• She always upstages everyone at parties with her dramatic stories.
• The comedian upstages the main speaker at every event.
• During the scene, he upstages to create distance from the other character.
• The director told the actors to use the upstages for the crowd scenes.
• The lighting designer focused special attention on the upstages.
• Props are often stored in the upstages when not in use.