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prompt

adjective
  1. performed with little or no delay
    straightaway
  2. according to schedule or without delay
  3. ready and willing or quick to act
    “We are always prompt to help our friends.”
noun
  1. (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
    command prompt
  2. a cue given to a performer, usually consisting of the beginning of the next line to be spoken
    “The forgetful performer was given a prompt by the director.”
    prompting
verb
  1. serve as the inciting cause of
    “They prompted me to call my relatives.”
    inspireinstigate
  2. assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
    cueremind
  3. give an incentive for action
    move