|  stager 
 
 1. someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed (Freq. 1)
 • Syn:
 stage manager
 • Derivationally related forms:
 stage
 • Hypernyms:
 supervisor
 2. an experienced person who has been through many battles;
 someone who has given long service
 • Syn:
 veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager
 • Derivationally related forms:
 veteran (for: veteran)
 • Hypernyms:
 expert
 
 
 |  |