cue

//kjuː//
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Noun

cueSingular
cuesPlural
1

A signal or prompt that indicates when someone should do something, especially in a performance or conversation.

The director gave the actor a cue to start speaking.

2

A hint or indication that helps someone understand or respond to a situation.

Her smile was a cue that she approved of the plan.

Verb

cueInfinitive
cuePresent tense
cuedPast tense
cuedPast participle
cueingPresent participle
cuesThird-person singular
1

To give a signal or prompt to someone to do something.

The director cued the actors to start the scene.

Noun

cueSingular
cuesPlural
1

A long, tapered stick used to strike the ball in billiards, pool, or snooker.

He picked up the cue and aimed at the white ball.

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