Complete Definition of "spotlight"

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Etymology
spot + light

Noun
en-noun|sg=spotlight

#a bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage
#the circle of light shed by a spotlight
#the center of attention; the highlight or most important part
#:Some people enjoy the spotlight.

Verb
en-verb|spotlights|spotlighting|spotlighted or spotlit

#To illuminate with a spotlight.
#:We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.
#To draw attention to.
#:The news series served to spotlight corruption.

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