Associations to the word «Spotlight»

Wiktionary

SPOTLIGHT, noun. A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage
SPOTLIGHT, noun. The circle of light shed by a spotlight
SPOTLIGHT, noun. The center of attention; the highlight or most important part
SPOTLIGHT, verb. To illuminate with a spotlight.
SPOTLIGHT, verb. To draw attention to.

Dictionary definition

SPOTLIGHT, noun. A focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency".
SPOTLIGHT, noun. A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer.
SPOTLIGHT, verb. Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics".
SPOTLIGHT, verb. Illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley