Prompt
WordNet
adjective
(1) Characterized by speed and efficiency
(2) Performed with little or no delay
"An immediate reply to my letter"
"Prompt obedience"
"Was quick to respond"
"A straightaway denial"
(3) According to schedule or without delay
"They were always on time"
"A prompt reply"
(4) Quick in apprehending or reacting
"A prompt (or ready) response"
"A prompt smile"
noun
(5) (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
(6) A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
"The audience could hear his prompting"
verb
(7) Serve as the inciting cause of
"She prompted me to call my relatives"
(8) Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
(9) Give an incentive for action
"This moved me to sacrifice my career"
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Etymology
From , and its source, .
Adjective
- Ready, willing (to act).
- 1623, William Shakespeare, Antony & Cleopatra, III.8:
- Tell him, I am prompt To lay my Crowne at's feete, and there to kneele.
- 1623, William Shakespeare, Antony & Cleopatra, III.8:
- Quick, acting without delay.
- He was very prompt at getting a new job.
- On time, punctual.
- Be prompt for your appointment
Noun
- Something that indicates when or where a response is appropriate.
- I filled in my name where the prompt appeared on the computer screen but my account wasn't recognized.
- A suggestion for inspiration given to an author.
Verb
- To lead someone toward what they should say or do.
- I prompted him to get a new job.
- - to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
- If he forgets his words I will prompt him.
Etymology
From < derived from