Definition of 'prompt'
Noun
- a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting"
Synonyms: prompting - (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
Synonyms: command prompt
Verb
- give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
Synonyms: motivate actuate propel move incite - serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"
Synonyms: inspire instigate - assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Synonyms: remind cue
Adjective
- according to schedule or without delay; "they were always on time"; "a prompt reply"
Synonyms: on time - characterized by speed and efficiency
Synonyms: expeditious timesaving - quick in apprehending or reacting; "a prompt (or ready) response"; "a prompt smile"
- performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
Synonyms: immediate quick straightaway
