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