Meaning & Definition of Spotlight in English
English⟶
Spotlight
/spɑtlaɪt/
noun
1. A focus of public attention
- "He enjoyed being in the limelight"
- "When congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
synonym:
- limelight,
- spotlight,
- glare,
- public eye
2. A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area
- Used to focus attention of a stage performer
synonym:
- spotlight,
- spot
verb
1. Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
- "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
synonym:
- foreground,
- highlight,
- spotlight,
- play up
2. Illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
synonym:
- spotlight