/ ˈhaɪlaɪt; NAmE / verb , noun
■ verb [ vn ]
1.
to emphasize sth, especially so that people give it more attention :
The report highlights the major problems facing society today.
2.
to mark part of a text with a special coloured pen, or to mark an area on a computer screen, to emphasize it or make it easier to see :
I've highlighted the important passages in yellow.
3.
to make some parts of your hair a lighter colour than the rest by using a chemical substance on them
■ noun
1.
the best, most interesting or most exciting part of sth :
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal.
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening.
2.
highlights [ pl. ] areas of hair that are lighter than the rest, usually because a chemical substance has been put on them
—compare lowlights
3.
highlights [ pl. ] ( technical ) the light or bright part of a picture or photograph