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   Spot·light

   /ˈspätˌlīt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly on to a place or person, especially a performer on stage.
   • ▪ a beam of light from a spotlight: "the knife flashed in the spotlight"
   • ▪ intense scrutiny or public attention: "she was constantly in the media spotlight"

   verb

   • 1. illuminate with a spotlight: "the dancers are spotlighted from time to time throughout the evening"
   • ▪ direct attention to (a particular problem or situation): "the protest spotlighted the overcrowding in federal prisons"

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spotlightSpotlight - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of spotlight. noun. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer. synonyms: spot. see more. noun. a focus of public attention. synonyms: glare, limelight, public eye. see more. verb. illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater. see more. verb.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspotlight noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Check pronunciation: spotlight. Definition of spotlight noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSPOTLIGHT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SPOTLIGHT definition: 1. a strong light that can be pointed in different directions 2. If someone is in the spotlight…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPOTLIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. a. a strong beam of light used to illuminate prominently a particular person, thing, or group, as on a stage, in a window display, etc. b. a lamp used to project such a beam of light. 2. a lamp with a strong, focused beam, as on an automobile, that can be directed on a small area. 3. public notice or prominence.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › spotlightSpotlight - definition of spotlight by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. A strong beam of light that illuminates only a small area, used especially to center attention on a stage performer. b. A lamp that produces such a light. 2. Public notoriety or prominence: She was in the spotlight after she won the marathon. 3. An artificial source of light with a strongly focused beam, as on an automobile.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishspotlight noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈspɑtlaɪt/ enlarge image. (informal spot) [countable] a light with a single, very bright beam that can be directed at a particular place or person The room was lit by spotlights. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionspotlight verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   spotlight something to give special attention to a problem, situation, etc. so that people notice it synonym highlight. The programme spotlights financial problems in the health service. See spotlight in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: spotlight. Definition of spotlight verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.