disorot

Disorot is an Indonesian word used as the passive form of the verb sorot, meaning to shine a light on or to highlight. With the prefix di-, disorot indicates that the subject is the recipient of attention or scrutiny rather than the actor. The nuance is that something is being emphasized or examined by others, such as journalists, observers, or authorities.

Usage of disorot is common in journalism, politics, education, and media discourse to describe the act of drawing attention to a person, issue, policy, or event. It conveys external attention rather than voluntary emphasis. The active equivalents are sorot (to spotlight) and menyoroti (to highlight), while disorot is distinctly the passive form.

Examples include: Indonesian: "Laporan itu disorot oleh media nasional." English: "The report was highlighted by the national media." Indonesian: "Kebijakan baru itu disorot dalam rapat kemarin." English: "The new policy was highlighted in yesterday's meeting." These illustrate how disorot functions to indicate scrutiny or emphasis rather than an action performed by the subject itself.

Related terms include sorot, menyoroti, and perhatian. In usage, disorot often carries a neutral to slightly formal tone and is widely understood across Indonesian-language media and discourse.