stage

nounfeminine/iˈtapɐ/high

e·ta·pa

Definition

Each of the phases or parts of a process, journey, competition, or development.

The first stage of the project is complete.

The Tour of Portugal has several mountainous stages.

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Common collocations

final stagedecisive stageinitial stage

Do francês 'étape', por sua vez do neerlandês médio 'stapel' (armazém).