eta•p
{noun} {Russian loan} [Generate paradigm] 1. stage, phase
♦ βija•ŋme eta•p {noun} development stage, stage of development
♦ isto•rijən etapla•ʒe {noun} stages of history
♦ kə•zətse eta•p {noun} present stage
♦ posna• eta•p {noun} separate stage
♦ sa•rən tyŋa•ltəʃ eta•pʃe {noun} first phase of a war
2. lap
♦ ko•rnən i•kəmʃe eta•pʃe {noun} first lap of a trip
♦ estafe•tən pəta•rtəʃ eta•pʃe {noun} last lap of a relay
3. halting place (for troops, formerly for deported convicts)
♦ eta•p de•ne {adverb} {set phrase} under guard, under escort (transport of prisoners)
