1to be in the spotlight; to receive attention (to become the focus of attention).
新人歌手に急にスポットが当った。
The new singer suddenly came into the spotlight.
その事件で地域の問題にスポットが当った。
That incident brought attention to the region's problems.
彼の研究に国際的なスポットが当っている。
His research is receiving international attention.
2to come into focus (of attention); to come into the spotlight (commonly used in media contexts).
新しい政策にスポットが当って、議論が活発になった。
The new policy came into focus and sparked lively debate.
このプロジェクトにスポットが当ることで資金が集まった。
When the project came into the spotlight, funding was gathered.