ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd ɡlɛəɹ ɡlɛə ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt ˈlaɪm.laɪt spɒt spɑt

illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer a focus of public attention he enjoyed being in the limelight when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency