[Idiom] SET THE STAGE. - How Preparation Sets You Up for Success

Prepare for an event.

Set the stage" is an idiom that originates from theatre, where the stage must be set with the appropriate scenery before a performance can begin. In a broader sense, it means to create the conditions or arrange the necessary elements for something to happen. When someone sets the stage in any scenario, they are preparing the ground or conditions to facilitate or ensure the success of future events or actions.

Example Sentences

1. Their initial public meeting was designed to set the stage for the upcoming community development project.

   Their initial public meeting was intended to prepare for the upcoming community development project.

2. The introduction of the new policy set the stage for major organizational changes.

   The new policy introduction prepared the ground for significant organizational changes.

3. By studying hard in her foundational courses, she set the stage for advanced studies in molecular biology.

   Studying hard in her foundational courses prepared her well for advanced studies in molecular biology.