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Meaning of Spotlight | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈspɒtˌlaɪt

Definitions

  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.
    broadly
  3. The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
    figuratively
  4. A showcase.

Equivalents

Afrikaans kollig
العربية أضواء الضّوء
Bosanski reflektor рефлектор
Català focus
Čeština reflektor
Deutsch Rampenlicht Scheinwerfer Scheinwerferlicht Schlaglicht
Ελληνικά προβολέας
Español centro atencional enfocar foco foco de atención proyector rodal alumbrado spot
Suomi kiinnittää huomiota kohdevalaisin kohdevalo spotti valaista valokeila valonheitin
Français projecteur spotlight
Gàidhlig solas mòr
Hrvatski reflektor рефлектор
Magyar reflektor reflektorfény
Bahasa Indonesia senter sorotan
Italiano riflettore
日本語 スポットライト ピンスポット
Kurdî Jûpîter spot
Македонски осветли
Nederlands spotlight
Polski Jupiter reflektor
Português centro das atenções holofote holofotes refletor
Русский прожектор центр внима́ния
Српски reflektor рефлектор
Svenska rampljus slagljus spotlight strålkastare strålkastarljus
Türkçe ışıldak spot lâmbası
Tiếng Việt đèn pha điểm nhấn

Examples

“Some people enjoy the spotlight.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

spotlight effect Spotlighted spotlighter Spotlighting Spotlights Spotnitz

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