stage
noun
°a phase.
"''He is in the recovery stage of his illness."
°The area, in any theatre, generally raised, upon which an audience watches plays or other public ceremonies.
"''The band returned to the stage to play an encore."
verb
°To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
"The local theater group will stage "Pride and Prejudice"."
°To demonstrate in a deceptive manner.
"The salesman’s demonstration of the new cleanser was staged to make it appear highly effective."
synonyms: tier, level