prompt
🇺🇸
/prɑːmpt/
🇬🇧
/prɒmpt/
verb
B2
to cause someone to do something
The news report prompted a quick response from the authorities.
C1
to help someone remember what to say
The teacher gave a prompt when the student forgot the answer.
R
to tell actors their lines when they forget
The director had to prompt the actor during rehearsal.
adjective
R
done quickly without delay
Her prompt reply to the email was appreciated.
R
on time
Being prompt for appointments shows respect.
noun
R
words said to help an actor remember
The actor needed a prompt to remember his lines.
R
a sign on a computer screen waiting for input
The computer showed a prompt asking for the password.
adverb
R
exactly at the stated time
The event will start at 2 PM prompt.
translation
to cause someone to do something; to help someone remember what to say; to tell actors their lines when they forget
done quickly without delay; on time
words said to help an actor remember; a sign on a computer screen waiting for input
exactly at the stated time
Word Forms
Plural
prompts
Progressive
prompting
Past
prompted
Perfect
prompted
3rd Present
prompts
Comparative
prompter
Superlative
promptest