What is the meaning of spotlight?

noun

• A focus of public attention.
  • usage: "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
  • synonyms: limelight, glare, public eye
• A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer.
  • synonyms: spot

verb

• Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent.
  • usage: "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
  • synonyms: foreground, highlight, play up
• Illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater. .