a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); the audience could hear his prompting

[ Syn: prompting ]

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

[ Syn: command prompt ]

according to schedule or without delay; on time; the train is prompt'

ready and willing or quick to act; she is always prompt to help her friends;

performed with little or no delay; an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial

[ Syn: immediate , quick , straightaway ]

give an incentive for action; This moved me to sacrifice my career

[ Syn: motivate , actuate , propel , move , incite ]

serve as the inciting cause of; She prompted me to call my relatives

[ Syn: inspire , instigate ]

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

[ Syn: remind , cue ]