Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun stager

2 senses of stager

Sense 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)
       => supervisor -- (one who supervises or has charge and direction of)

Sense 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)
       => expert -- (a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully)