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spotlight

(spɒtlaɪt)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense spotlights, present participle spotlighting, past tense, past participle spotlighted
1. countable noun
A spotlight is a powerful light, for example in a theatre, which can be directed so that it lights up a small area.
2. verb
If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it.
The budget crisis also spotlighted a weakening American economy. [VERB noun]
...a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: highlight, feature, draw attention to, focus attention on More Synonyms of spotlight
3. 
See in the spotlight
4. 
See under the spotlight
More Synonyms of spotlight

spotlight in British English

(ˈspɒtˌlaɪt)
noun
1. 
a powerful light focused so as to illuminate a small area, usually mounted so that it can be directed at will
2.  the spotlight
verbWord forms: -lights, -lighting, -lit or -lighted (transitive)
3. 
to direct a spotlight on
4. 
to focus attention on

spotlight in American English

(ˈspɑtˌlaɪt)
US
noun
1. 
a. 
a strong beam of light used to illuminate prominently a particular person, thing, or group, ason 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
verb transitive
4. 
to light up or draw attention to by, or as by, a spotlight

Examples of 'spotlight' in a sentence
spotlight

The attack once again threw the spotlight on to the controversial vehicle.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The hurricane also served to throw a new spotlight on his music.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It may be true that in the small area where the spotlight is shining it is crowded.
Christianity Today (2000)
It will put them under a spotlight if people find out who has leaked them.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It shines a powerful spotlight on an issue we ignore to our cost.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This misuse has to be put in the spotlight and stopped.
The Sun (2015)
It is as an irrepressible science geek that his moment in the spotlight has come.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
His wealth has brought him firmly into the public spotlight.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It has often come under the spotlight.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But it was her romance with the married footballer which last year thrust her back into the spotlight.
The Sun (2012)
Now we put the spotlight on the people and the organisations that permitted these scams to take place.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He had lots going on last year when he was put in the spotlight and he did well.
The Sun (2013)
No one could be sure how he would hold up under the pressure and in the very public spotlight.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This is why there is a side to him that will relish the opportunity of being thrust back into the spotlight today.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The spotlight will now again turn to Qatar.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It was the star pair's flirty tweets which focused the spotlight on them.
The Sun (2010)
But it's good to be back in the media spotlight again.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Mars is your star mentor, switching the spotlight of fame back on.
The Sun (2009)
But we certainly welcome the publicity as it will put the spotlight on what we're doing.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It will throw a spotlight on the differences in style, choreography and routine between the five companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He has been caught in the spotlight of attention, which does not come easy to a contradictory man.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The story could not be more different from last year, when the spotlight was focused on the industry.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Get ready for life in the slow lane as the spotlight is thrown on Britain's oldest drivers.
The Sun (2006)

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In other languages
spotlight

British English: spotlight /ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/ NOUN
A spotlight is a powerful light, used for example in a theatre, which can be moved to light up a small area.
  • American English: spotlight
  • Arabic: ضُوءٌ كَشَّاف
  • Brazilian Portuguese: holofote
  • Chinese: 聚光灯
  • Croatian: reflektor
  • Czech: bodový reflektor
  • Danish: spotlight
  • Dutch: spotlight
  • European Spanish: foco reflector
  • Finnish: valonheitin
  • French: spot
  • German: Scheinwerfer
  • Greek: προβολέας
  • Italian: riflettore
  • Japanese: スポットライト
  • Korean: 스포트라이트
  • Norwegian: rampelys
  • Polish: reflektor punktowy
  • European Portuguese: holofote
  • Romanian: reflector
  • Russian: луч прожектора
  • Latin American Spanish: foco
  • Swedish: strålkastare
  • Thai: ไฟฉายที่มีแสงสว่างจ้ามาก
  • Turkish: spot lambası
  • Ukrainian: прожектор
  • Vietnamese: đèn pha
British English: spotlight VERB
If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it.
The budget crisis also spotlighted a weakening economy.
  • American English: spotlight
  • Brazilian Portuguese: destacar
  • Chinese: 使备受关注
  • European Spanish: resaltar
  • French: mettre en lumière
  • German: hervorheben
  • Italian: mettere in luce
  • Japanese: 注目を集めさせる
  • Korean: 주의를 환기시키다
  • European Portuguese: destacar
  • Latin American Spanish: resaltar

Chinese translation of 'spotlight'

spotlight

(ˈspɔtlaɪt)

n (c)

  1. (on stage) 聚光灯(燈) (jùguāngdēng)
  2. (in room) 照明灯(燈) (zhàomíngdēng)

vt

  1. 使突出醒目 (shǐ tūchū xǐngmù)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a powerful light focused so as to light up a small area
the light of a powerful spotlight from a police helicopter
Synonyms
search light
headlight
floodlight
headlamp
foglamp
2 (noun) 
Definition
the centre of attention
Webb is back in the spotlight.
Synonyms
attention
limelight
He has been thrust into the limelight with a high-profile job.
public eye
interest
They will follow the political crisis with interest.
fame
notoriety
media attention
public attention
glare of publicity
(verb) 
Definition
to focus attention on (something)
a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs
Synonyms
highlight
Two events have highlighted the tensions in recent days.
feature
This event features a stunning catwalk show.
draw attention to
focus attention on
accentuate
His shaven head accentuates his large round face.
point up
give prominence to
throw into relief

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accentuate
Definition
to stress or emphasize
His shaven head accentuates his large round face.
Synonyms
emphasize,
stress,
highlight,
accent,
underline,
bring home,
underscore,
foreground,
give emphasis to,
call or draw attention to
in the sense of feature
Definition
to have as a feature or make a feature of
This event features a stunning catwalk show.
Synonyms
spotlight,
present,
promote,
set off,
emphasize,
play up,
accentuate,
foreground,
call attention to,
give prominence to,
give the full works (slang)
in the sense of interest
Definition
curiosity or concern about something or someone
They will follow the political crisis with interest.
Synonyms
attention,
regard,
curiosity,
notice,
suspicion,
scrutiny,
heed,
absorption,
attentiveness,
inquisitiveness,
engrossment

Synonyms of 'spotlight'

spotlight

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of limelight
Definition
glare of publicity
He has been thrust into the limelight with a high-profile job.
Synonyms
publicity,
recognition,
fame,
the spotlight,
attention,
prominence,
stardom,
public eye,
public notice,
glare of publicity
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