spotlight

spotlight
[[t]spɒ̱tlaɪt[/t]]
spotlights, spotlighting, spotlighted
1) N-COUNT 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.

[V n] The budget crisis also spotlighted a weakening American economy.

[V n] ...a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs.

Syn:
3) PHRASE: v-link PHR Someone or something that is in the spotlight is getting a great deal of public attention.

Webb is back in the spotlight.

4) PHRASE: PHR after v If someone or something comes under the spotlight, they are thoroughly examined, especially by journalists and the public.

The economy will come under the spotlight today at the conference of the Trades Union Congress.


English dictionary. 2008.

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