Spotlight
WordNet
noun
(1) A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
(2) A focus of public attention
"He enjoyed being in the limelight"
"When Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
verb
(3) Illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
(4) Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
"The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
"Highlight the passage so that you can find it again when you open the book"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- a bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage
- the circle of light shed by a spotlight
- the center of attention; the highlight or most important part
- Some people enjoy the spotlight.
Verb
- To illuminate with a spotlight.
- We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.
- To draw attention to.
- The news series served to spotlight corruption.