prompt
/prɑmpt/
adjective
- Done without delay; quick or on time.
- The prompt arrival of the ambulance saved his life.
- She gave a prompt reply to the email.
- We expect prompt payment for all services.
verb
- To cause someone to do or say something; to encourage or remind.
- The sudden noise prompted her to look out the window.
- The storm prompted the school to close early.
- His teacher prompted him to explain his answer more clearly.
- To help a speaker or performer by giving them a word or line that they have forgotten.
- During the play, a stagehand prompted the lead from behind the curtain.
- She prompted her friend during the speech with a quiet whisper.
- The director had to prompt the actor when he forgot his lines.
noun
- A word or message that is given to help someone remember what to say or do.
- The teacher gave the student a prompt to start the essay.
- The writing prompt asked us to describe our favorite place.
- The actor needed a prompt to continue the scene.
- A sign or symbol on a computer screen that shows the user is expected to type something.
- The program displayed a prompt asking for the file name.
- Type your password at the prompt and press Enter.
- The command prompt appeared after the computer finished loading.
Synonyms
adverb
- Exactly at the stated time; punctually.
- The meeting started at ten o'clock prompt.
- The train leaves at 8:15 prompt, so don't be late.
- She arrived prompt at the restaurant for dinner.