prompt

Definition

• n. a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
• n. (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
• v. serve as the inciting cause of
• v. assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

Word forms

Past tense

prompted

Past participle

prompted

Present participle

prompting

Third person singular

prompts

Comparative

prompter

Superlative

promptest

Example sentences

1. n.

   The teacher gave us a prompt to help us start our essays.

2. a.

   She gave a prompt response to my email.

3. vt.

   The coach's speech prompted the team to play harder.

4. adv.

   He arrived at the meeting promptly at 9 AM.

5. [計]

   The command prompt allows users to enter commands directly.