1. (

• stage_manager ,
• stager

) 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 ;

2. (

• veteran ,
• old-timer ,
• oldtimer ,
• old_hand ,
• warhorse ,
• old_stager ,
• stager ,

) an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service ;