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verb
To manage or organise the operation of a theatrical stage; to act as stage manager.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
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verb
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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History
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