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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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   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. 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.

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. 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.

7. 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.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › spotlightspotlight | meaning of spotlight in Longman Dictionary of...

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   spotlight meaning, definition, what is spotlight: a light with a very bright beam which ca...: Learn more.