Meaning of spotlight

(noun) a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"

a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

(verb) move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"

illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater