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 prompt prompt /ˈprɑːmpt/

adjective

  1. () According to schedule or without delay; on time  ( prompt )
    according to schedule or without delay; on time
     The train is prompt
    the train is prompt
  2. Performed with little or no delay  ( immediate , prompt , straightaway , quick )
    performed with little or no delay
     An immediate reply to my letter
    an immediate reply to my letter
     A prompt reply
    a prompt reply
     Was quick to respond
    was quick to respond
     A straightaway denial
    a straightaway denial
  3. Ready and willing or quick to act  ( prompt )
    ready and willing or quick to act
     She is always prompt to help her friends
    she is always prompt to help her friends

noun

  1. (computing) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command  ( command prompt , prompt )
    (computing) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
  2. A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)  ( prompt , prompting )
    a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
     The audience could hear his prompting
    the audience could hear his prompting

verb

  1. () Give an incentive for action  ( actuate , propel , incite , motivate , move , prompt )
    give an incentive for action
     This moved me to sacrifice my career
    This moved me to sacrifice my career
  2. () Serve as the inciting cause of  ( instigate , prompt , inspire )
    serve as the inciting cause of
     She prompted me to call my relatives
    She prompted me to call my relatives
  3. Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned  ( cue , prompt , remind )
    assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
      Please remind me to buy milk when we go to the grocery store.
    Please remind me to buy milk when we go to the grocery store.