center stage

American  

[sen-ter stayj] / ˈsɛn tər ˈsteɪdʒ /

noun

plural

center stages

1. the central section of a stage.

2. a prominent, important, or central position.

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adverb

1. in, into, or towards a prominent or central position.

Example Sentences

Federal Reserve, will take center stage in the coming week as investors watch how policymakers react to the recent jump in oil and gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

The machines take center stage in these scenes, but the scientist-director and the audience supply the drama.

From The Wall Street Journal

Federal Reserve, will take center stage in the coming week as investors watch how policymakers react to the recent jump in oil and gas prices due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was another down day for stocks, as energy concerns again took center stage.

From Barron's

So someone brought her to the set, where Gosling greeted her with a “Hi, sweetheart” and held her hand as he pulled her to center stage.

From Los Angeles Times