Prompt - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |prɑːmpt|  American pronunciation of the word prompt
Brit.  |prɒm(p)t|  British pronunciation of the word prompt

noun

- a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken) (syn: prompting)
the audience could hear his prompting
- (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

verb

- give an incentive for action (syn: actuate, incite, motivate, move, propel)
- serve as the inciting cause of (syn: inspire, instigate)
She prompted me to call my relatives
- assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned (syn: cue, remind)

adjective

- according to schedule or without delay; on time
the train is prompt
- ready and willing or quick to act
she is always prompt to help her friends
- performed with little or no delay (syn: immediate, quick, straightaway)
a prompt reply

Extra examples

Curiosity prompted her to ask a few questions.

Pride prompted his angry response.

The evidence prompted a criminal investigation.

“Did you hear me?” he prompted when his friend did not respond to his first question.

The actor had to be prompted by someone who was standing offstage.

The computer prompted me to type in a number.

The actor was given a prompt by someone offstage.

She must be called prompt at seven o'clock.

A mysterious instinct prompted her.

He knew well what prompted these scornful comments on the topic.

What prompted you to buy that suit?

The decision prompted an outcry among prominent US campaigners.

'I can't decide.' said Beatrice. 'Decide what?' prompted Marlon.

A message will appear which will prompt you for certain information.

Prompt action must be taken.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: prompt
he/she/it: prompts
present participle: prompting
past tense: prompted
past participle: prompted
noun
singular: prompt
plural: prompts
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