"stage business" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stage business (uncountable)
  1. (theater, idiomatic, term of art) Actions performed by an actor on stage done for dramatic effect; especially, action carried out with a prop or piece of clothing, usually away from the focus of the scene, with or without any dialogue. Tags: idiomatic, uncountable Categories (topical): Theater Synonyms: business Related terms: stage direction, stage manager, chewing the scenery
    Sense id: en-stage_business-en-noun-Hnhgac4E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, theater

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