English to English
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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics.
source: WordNet 3.0
- illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater
source: WordNet 3.0
