spotlight

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Regno Unito//ˈspɒtˌlaɪt//
Canada//ˈspɑtˌlaɪt//
Australia//ˈspɔtˌlɑɪt//

A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

sostantivo

1
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
2
The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
3
figuratoThe center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
Some people enjoy the spotlight.
4
A showcase.

Etimologia

From spot + light.

verbo

1
To illuminate with a spotlight.
We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.
The first act of Me & Julie presents Mr. Short in a black tie at his piano, beneath a golden arched proscenium, spotlighted on an otherwise dark stage.
2
figuratoTo draw attention to.
The news series served to spotlight corruption.
3
Synonym of jacklight (“to use a spotlight in hunting animals”).

Forme

plurale: spotlights
passato: spotlighted, spotlit
participio passato: spotlighted, spotlit
participio presente: spotlighting
3ª persona singolare: spotlights

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