[n] a stage area out of sight of the audience
[adv] not in public; "the deal was done offstage"
[adv] behind the scenes; not on stage; "the actors were waiting offstage"
[adj] situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience; "offstage noises"
[adj] withheld from public view or attention; "offstage political meetings"