Definition of "set the stage" []

• To prepare; to establish the basis or required conditions. (verb)

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• "Mario Chalmers, the Heat's unsung backup point guard, came off the bench to score 12 points, including a critical late three-pointer that helped set the stage for Bosh."
• "The Asian financial crisis has set the stage for a RELATE-based “buy Korean” campaign."
• "The Palm Computing Products set the stage for a complete reorganization and reconceptualization of your life—and they are so cool."