Definition of spot light in English English dictionary
Lighting tightly focused on a person or object, to bring attention to it, as contrasted with wash lighting Frequently sharp edged, the light can be diffused so it drops off less noticably When written as a single word -- spotlight -- it refers to lighting instruments that produce a tightly focused spot light Also used to refer to a followspot
A light source emitting the light isotropically inside a cone of influence determined by the privileged direction of illumination (forming the axis of revolution) and the angle that the edge of the cone forms with this axis
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
The projected spot or circle of light used to illuminate brilliantly a single person or object or group on the stage; leaving the rest of the stage more or less unilluminated; hence, conspicuous public notice
A luminaire using halogen/incandescent or a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp that produces a narrow beam angle designed to illuminate a specifically defined area
If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it. a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs. = highlight