- Away from west - Opposite of westerly - Wind direction - Coming from the east; as, it was easterly wind. - Situated, directed, or moving toward the east; as, the
easterly side of a lake; an easterly course or voyage. - Toward, or in the direction of, the east.
- Away from limelight - Away from the performing area - Cancelled point of development unseen by audience - In theatre wings - Not a good phase for being out of the limelight - Not on the performing area - Not visible to the audience of a performance