1. (

• on-the-spot ,
• on-the-scene

) at the scene of action; "an on-the-spot reporter"; "on-the-spot inspections"; "an on-the scene newscast" ;

1. (

• on_the_spot

) without delay or immediately; "we hired her on the spot"; "thought they were going to shoot us down on the spot" ;

2. (

• on_the_spot ,

) in a difficult situation; "that question really put him on the spot" ;

3. (

• on_the_spot ,

) at the place in question; there; "they were on the spot when it happened"; "it had to be decided by the man on the spot" ;