Dictionary definition · offstage
noun
- a stage area out of sight of the audience
adjective
- situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience"offstage noises"
- concealed from public view or attention"offstage political meetings"
adverb
- behind the scenes; not on stage"the actors were waiting offstage"
- not in public"the deal was done offstage"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).