dot, spot, point...

to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.)...

to pour, to add (liquid), to serve (drinks)...

focus, focal point, focus (of attention...

to turn on, to switch on, to light up

starting point, origin, beginning...

point of view, viewpoint, angle...

important point, emphasis, stress...

spot, point, place...

to nod, to bow one's head in assent, to agree

cross mark, demerit mark, an X

detailed inspection, thorough examination, checking

marks, points, score...

vertex, apex, top (e.g. of a mountain)...

fault, defect, flaw...

marking, grading, scoring

weak point, weakness, shortcoming...

perfect score, full marks, perfect...

point of view, viewpoint, standpoint...

reversal (of a situation), turnaround, turnabout...

base (of operations), site, location...

point in time, occasion

lost point (in a game), point given away, conceded goal...

point at issue

same score, deadlock, tie...

scoring, score, points made...

light, lamp

switching on and off (of a light), flashing, blinking...

fault, weakness, flaw...

crossing, intersection