spotlight
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/ˈspɑːtlaɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈspɒtlaɪt/
noun
C1
A bright light that can be aimed at a specific place or person.
The spotlight shone on the singer during the performance.
C1
The bright circle of light made by a spotlight.
The dancer moved gracefully in the spotlight.
C1
Public attention from media and people.
The new policy is in the spotlight this week.
verb
R
To shine a bright light on someone or something.
They spotlighted the main actor on stage.
R
To draw attention to an issue or problem.
The report spotlights the need for change.
translation
A bright light that can be aimed at a specific place or person.; The bright circle of light made by a spotlight.; Public attention from media and people.
To shine a bright light on someone or something.; To draw attention to an issue or problem.
Word Forms
3rd Present
spotlights
Past
spotlighted,spotlit
Perfect
spotlighted,spotlit
Progressive
spotlighting
Plural
spotlights