What does staged mean?

[lola]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #194 "Phrasal Verbs (H to L)", question 1

Two men staged a ......... at the bank across the street from us yesterday afternoon.

(a) hold-up
(b) hold-in
(c) hold-on

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #194 "Phrasal Verbs (H to L)", answer 1

Two men staged a hold-up at the bank across the street from us yesterday afternoon.

Correct answer: (a) hold-up
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what does staged mean?

lola

[Mister Micawber]

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Stage = plan, organize, and carry out (an event); especially a play or performance.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber