Definition of the word staging area

The term "staging area" originally appeared during World War II in the context of military strategy. It referred to a specific location where troops and supplies were assembled before being deployed to the front lines. The word "staging" in this context implies that troops and resources are gathered and prepared for their next move, much like actors on a stage anticipate their orders to enter or exit. This terminology has since been adopted in various contexts, such as business and disaster management, to describe an area where resources are marshaled and prepared for a planned action or response.