n. | 1. | The projected spot or circle of light used to illuminate brilliantly a single person or object or group on the stage, leaving the rest of the stage more or less unilluminated. |
2. | hence, conspicuous public notice. | |
3. | A lighting apparatus designed to throw an intense beam of light onto a small area. |
Noun | 1. | spotlight - a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency" |
2. | spotlight - a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer Synonyms: spot | |
Verb | 1. | spotlight - move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics" |
2. | spotlight - illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater |