Spotlight is a word with many different meanings and is used in many different situations and circumstances. We can see the word spotlight on Facebook, or some online newspapers and also see the word "occupy the spotlight". In addition, spotlight also appears in the technology field. So what are the meanings of spotlight, and what does "occupy the spotlight" mean?
What is Spotlight?
Spotlight when translated into English, as a noun, is understood as the name of a type of spotlight that has the characteristic of shining on an area, focusing on a point on the stage, or a certain subject to attract attention. Spotlight also refers to events, people, or certain content that stand out and receive the most attention.
In the application, Spotlight is understood as Windows Spotlight, a feature on Windows 10 that helps users download and use featured photos of the day from Bing Images to use as Lock Screen wallpaper. Or Spotlight Search is a search tool on Apple's OS X and iOS operating systems.

What is stealing the spotlight?
As mentioned above, the word spotlight refers to the prominence in the crowd, the public, the bright spot that makes others pay attention. Taking the spotlight is basically understood as taking the attraction, attention from a phenomenon, a certain thing to another person, or phenomenon .
Occupy the spotlight is often used in newspapers, social networking sites, and information sites when there is outstanding information or an event that makes a strong impression on many people. For example, the information about Group A refusing to cooperate has occupied the spotlight today in the newspaper.

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