Meaning of 'prompt'

adjective

performed with little or no delay

Synonyms: straightaway

adjective

according to schedule or without delay

adjective

ready and willing or quick to act

Example: "We are always prompt to help our friends."

noun

(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

Synonyms: command prompt

noun

a cue given to a performer, usually consisting of the beginning of the next line to be spoken

Example: "The forgetful performer was given a prompt by the director."

Synonyms: prompting

verb

serve as the inciting cause of

Example: "They prompted me to call my relatives."

Synonyms: inspire instigate

verb

assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

Synonyms: cue remind

verb

give an incentive for action

Synonyms: move