prompt
//prɒmpt//
Verb
promptInfinitive
promptPresent tense
promptedPast tense
promptedPast participle
promptingPresent participle
promptsThird-person singular
1
To cause or encourage someone to do or say something.
The teacher's question prompted the students to think more deeply.
2
To assist an actor or speaker by suggesting the next words of a forgotten speech or line.
The stage manager prompted the actor when he forgot his lines.
Adjective
promptCanonical form
prompterComparative
promptestSuperlative
1
Done without delay; immediate or quick.
Thank you for your prompt reply.
2
Arriving or acting at the expected or correct time; punctual.
She is always prompt for meetings.
Noun
promptSingular
promptsPlural
1
A cue or reminder given to help someone remember what to say or do.
The actor forgot his lines and needed a prompt from backstage.
2
A message or symbol on a computer screen requesting input from the user.
When you see the prompt on the screen, type your password.