Take the stage Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsteɪdʒ
TAYK thuh STEYJ
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /stˈeɪdʒ
TAYK thuh STEYJ
Definition
To go onto the stage, usually to perform, speak, or appear in front of an audience.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for performers, speakers, or anyone making an appearance in front of an audience. Can be literal or figurative ('take the stage' in life or events). Neutral to slightly formal. Often used for moments of attention or debut.
Spanish: salir al escenario - subir al escenarioPortuguese (BR): subir ao palco - entrar em cenaPortuguese (PT): subir ao palco - entrar em cenaChinese (Simplified): 登台表演 - 上台Chinese (Traditional): 登臺表演 - 上臺Hindi: मंच पर आना - मंच संभालनाArabic: يعتلي المسرح - يصعد إلى المنصةBengali: মঞ্চে ওঠা - মঞ্চ দখল করাRussian: выйти на сценуJapanese: 舞台に上がる - ステージに立つVietnamese: bước lên sân khấuKorean: 무대에 오르다Turkish: sahneye çıkmakUrdu: اسٹیج پر آناIndonesian: naik ke panggung
Example Sentences
She was nervous to take the stage for the first time.
basic
The band will take the stage at 8 p.m.
basic
When it's your turn, please take the stage.
basic
As soon as he took the stage, the crowd started cheering.
natural
Many young artists dream of the day they finally take the stage.
natural
After months of rehearsals, it was finally time for her to take the stage.
natural