Occasional transitive use in lighting design contexts
Définitions
To illuminate (something) from above with a downward-facing light. The painting was carefully downlighted to accentuate its texture.
Synonymes
cast light downward
shine downward
light from above
illuminate from above
shine down
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. "downlight fitting"
Définitions
Designed to emit or direct light downward; relating to a downlight. They installed downlight bulbs in all the recessed fixtures.
Synonymes
top illuminated
overhead illuminated