centre stage

• Posição de grande importância, destaque ou atenção; o foco principal de interesse ou atividade, frequentemente usado metaforicamente.

A position of great importance, prominence, or attention, often used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is the main focus of interest or activity.

1. Central position in a performanceB1formal

   The central area of a stage in a theater, often the most prominent position for a performer.

   Centro do palco

   • The actor walked to centre stage to deliver his monologue.
   • The spotlight focused on the singer at centre stage.
   • She commanded attention as she stood at centre stage.

2. Position of greatest importanceB2formal

   A position of prominence or focus in a situation, discussion, or event.

   Centro das atenções

   • Climate change has taken centre stage in global politics.
   • The new product launch will take centre stage at the conference.
   • Education reform is now centre stage in the government's agenda.