spotlight Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a focus of public attention
   limelight; public eye; glare.
   
   • he enjoyed being in the limelight
   • when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
2. noun a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
   spot.
   
3. verb move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
   foreground; play up; highlight.
   
   • The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics
4. verb illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
   

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