prompt

noun
UK: /prɒmpt/
US: /prɑːmpt/

  1. A sign or cue to help someone remember what to say or do.

    1. The actor needed a prompt to remember his line.
    2. The teleprompter provides a prompt for the news anchor to read.

  2. A message on a computer screen that asks you to enter information.

    1. The screen gave a prompt asking for my password.
    2. The system provided a clear prompt, guiding the user through the installation process.

Synonyms

quick ready reminder induce instant elicit hint cue stimulate
prompt verb

  1. To encourage someone to speak or act.

    1. I had to prompt her to tell the story.
    2. His advisors prompt him to take a stronger stance on the issue.

  2. To cause something to happen.

    1. The news prompted a lot of discussion.
    2. Rising energy prices could prompt factories to close down temporarily.

  3. To give someone a cue or reminder of what to say or do.

    1. I'll prompt you if you forget your lines.
    2. She was prompted by her colleague when she forgot the speaker's name.
prompt adjective

  1. Done without delay; immediate.

    1. A prompt reply is appreciated.
    2. Please ensure prompt payment of the invoice by the end of the week.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prompt" in English means: A sign or cue to help someone remember what to say or do., A message on a computer screen that asks you to enter information..

The phonetic transcription of "prompt" is /prɒmpt/ in British English and /prɑːmpt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prompt": quick, ready, reminder, induce, instant, elicit, hint, cue, stimulate.

Example usage of "prompt": "The actor needed a prompt to remember his line.". More examples on the page.