spotlight
//ˈspɒtˌlaɪt//
Noun
spotlightSingular
spotlightsPlural
1
A strong beam of light focused on a particular area or person, especially on a stage.
The spotlight followed the dancer across the stage.
2
Public attention or notice; the state of being the center of attention.
The young actress suddenly found herself in the spotlight after her debut film.
Verb
spotlightInfinitive
spotlightPresent tense
spotlightedPast tense
spotlightedPast participle
spotlightingPresent participle
spotlightsThird-person singular
1
To illuminate with a spotlight.
The technician spotlighted the main actor on stage.
2
To direct attention to something or someone; to highlight or feature prominently.
The documentary spotlights the challenges faced by young athletes.