stage-manage

verb

Definitions

  1. To manage or organise the operation of a theatrical stage

    To manage or organise the operation of a theatrical stage; to act as stage manager.

  2. To carefully control or direct (an event, operation, etc.) from the background,…

    To carefully control or direct (an event, operation, etc.) from the background, especially in a calculating manner, so as to achieve a particular desired appearance or outcome.

    • Bad practices were rife at the factory, but the boss stage-managed the inspectors' visit so that they did not see anything amiss.

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