upstage

• Beschreibt eine Person, die die Aufmerksamkeit von jemand anderem ablenkt, oft im theatralischen oder wettbewerbsorientierten Kontext; auch: sich selbst in den Vordergrund spielen, um andere zu überschatten.

Describes a person who draws attention away from someone else, often in a theatrical or competitive context.

1. Located at the back of a stageB2formal

   Relating to or situated in the area of a theater stage that is farthest from the audience.

   Im Hintergrund der Bühne

   • The actor moved to an upstage position to create a dramatic effect.
   • The set design placed the main action upstage.
   • The director asked the performers to stand upstage for the final scene.

   Antonymedownstage

2. Aloof or distant in mannerC1formal

   Behaving in a way that is remote, haughty, or deliberately detached from others.

   Distanziert und hochnäsig

   • Her upstage attitude made it difficult to approach her.
   • He gave an upstage reply, barely acknowledging the question.
   • The celebrity's upstage demeanor disappointed her fans.

   Synonymealoofcooldetacheddisdainfuldistanthaughtyremotereservedstandoffishsupercilious

   Antonymeapproachablefriendlysociablewarm

• Adverb im Theater- und Bühnenkontext, das bedeutet „zur hinteren Bühne hin“ oder „von den Zuschauern weg“. Im übertragenen Sinne beschreibt es eine Handlung, die die Aufmerksamkeit von anderen ablenkt oder jemanden in den Schatten stellt.

An adverb used in theater and performance contexts meaning "toward the back of the stage" or "away from the audience." It can also be used figuratively to describe a movement that draws attention away from others.

1. Toward the rear of the stageB2formal

   At or toward the back part of a theater stage, away from the audience.

   In den hinteren Teil der Bühne

   • The actor moved upstage to create a dramatic effect.
   • The director asked the performers to stand upstage during the scene.
   • She walked upstage to adjust the prop.

   Antonymedownstage

• Der hintere Teil der Bühne, der vom Publikum am weitesten entfernt ist. Im übertragenen Sinne auch die Handlung, jemanden in den Schatten zu stellen oder sich in den Vordergrund zu drängen.

A noun referring to the rear part of a stage, farthest from the audience.

1. Rear part of the stageB2formal

   The area of a stage that is farthest from the audience.

   hinterer Teil der Bühne

   • The actor moved upstage to create a dramatic effect.
   • The set designer placed the table upstage.
   • The director asked the performers to stand upstage for the final scene.

   Antonymedownstagefront

• Jemanden in den Schatten stellen, indem man ihm die Aufmerksamkeit nimmt, besonders auf einer Bühne oder in einer sozialen Situation; auch: sich selbst in den Mittelpunkt drängen, indem man andere übertrumpft.

A verb used to describe the act of drawing attention away from someone else, typically in a performance or social situation, by outshining them.

1. Treat snobbishlyC1informal

   To treat someone in a superior or condescending manner, often to assert dominance or put them in their place.

   Von oben herab behandeln

   • She tried to upstage her colleague by dismissing his ideas in the meeting.
   • He felt upstaged when the manager ignored his contributions.
   • Don't upstage your friends by bragging about your achievements.

   Synonymebelittlecondescenddisdainlook down on

2. Move upstage (theatrical)C1formal

   To move toward the back of the stage, forcing other actors to turn away from the audience.

   Nach hinten auf der Bühne gehen

   • The actor deliberately upstaged his partner during the scene.
   • She upstaged the lead by moving to the rear of the stage.
   • The director warned the cast not to upstage each other.

   Antonymedownstage

3. Steal the showB2informal

   To draw attention away from someone else, often by being more impressive or dramatic.

   In den Schatten stellen

   • The comedian upstaged the main speaker with his hilarious jokes.
   • Her performance completely upstaged the rest of the cast.
   • He always tries to upstage his brother at family gatherings.

   Synonymeeclipseoutdooutshineovershadow

   Antonymeassistbacksupport