prompt

prompt1 [ prampt ] verb transitive **

1. ) MAINLY JOURNALISM to cause something to happen or be done:

This revelation prompted the mayor's resignation.

prompt someone to do something: The birth of my first child prompted me to write this article.

2. ) to encourage someone to speak or continue speaking:

But, what? he prompted.

Without being prompted, she began to apologize.

a ) to remind an actor which words to say next

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prompt 2 [ prampt ] adjective

1. ) immediate or quick:

Prompt action is required.

Staff should be prompt in dealing with complaints.

2. ) happening or arriving at exactly a particular time:

The meeting got off to a prompt start at ten o'clock.

╾ prompt|ness noun uncount

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prompt 3 [ prampt ] adverb

at a particular time exactly:

We begin at 9:00 prompt.

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prompt 4 [ prampt ] noun count

1. ) something you say to encourage someone to speak or continue speaking

a ) a word or words said to remind an actor what to say next

2. ) a sign on a computer screen showing that the computer is ready to receive instructions