Spotlight is a strong beam of light that illuminates a person or thing on a stage or in a dark space.
In figurative use, spotlight means to draw attention to something or someone.
The term "spotlight" also refers to:
1. A lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly onto a place or person
2. The center of public attention
3. A feature in software that helps quickly find items
4. A news report that reveals important information