i̇ng., tiy. spot, spotlu lamba

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Türkçe - İngilizce
{i} limelight
Attention or notice
{i} strong white light which was formerly used in theaters; center of attention
If someone is in the limelight, a lot of attention is being paid to them, because they are famous or because they have done something very unusual or exciting. Tony has now been thrust into the limelight, with a high-profile job. a situation in which someone receives a lot of attention, especially from newspapers, television etc in/out of the limelight (LIME2 + light; because originally the light was produced by burning lime). Early form of theatrical lighting. The incandescent calcium light invented by Thomas Drummond in 1816 was first employed in a theatre in 1837 and was widely used by the 1860s. Its soft, brilliant light enabled it to be focused for spotlighting and to create effects such as sunlight and moonlight. The expression "in the limelight" referred to the most desirable acting area on the stage, the front and centre, which was illuminated by limelights. Electric lighting replaced limelight in the late 19th century
A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls
a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
Hence, consspicuous position before the public; as, politicians who are never happy except in the limelight
a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
By extension, attention or notice
That part of the stage upon which the limelight as cast, usually where the most important action is progressing or where the leading player or players are placed and upon which the attention of the spectators is therefore concentrated
i̇ng., tiy. spot, spotlu lamba