Synonyms: command prompt, prompt
Definition: (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
Similar words: electronic communication
Definition: communication by computer
Definition: a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
Usage: the audience could hear his prompting
Similar words: cue
Definition: an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
Synonyms: inspire, instigate, prompt
Definition: serve as the inciting cause of
Usage: She prompted me to call my relatives
Similar words: cause, induce, get, have, make, stimulate
Definition: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
Usage: The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer; My wife made me buy a new sofa
Definition: assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Similar words: inform
Definition: impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
Usage: I informed him of his rights
Synonyms: prompt, propel, incite, motivate, move, actuate
Definition: give an incentive for action
Usage: This moved me to sacrifice my career
Similar words: cause, do, make
Definition: give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Usage: cause a commotion; make a stir; cause an accident
Synonyms: immediate, quick, prompt, straightaway
Definition: performed with little or no delay
Usage: an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial
Similar words: fast
Definition: acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
Usage: fast film; on the fast track in school; set a fast pace; a fast car
Synonyms: prompt
Definition: according to schedule or without delay; on time
Usage: the train is prompt
Similar words: punctual
Definition: acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
Usage: she expected guests to be punctual at meals; he is not a particularly punctual person; punctual payment
Synonyms: prompt
Definition: ready and willing or quick to act
Usage: she is always prompt to help her friends;
Similar words: ready
Definition: completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
Usage: get ready; she is ready to resign; the bridge is ready to collapse; I am ready to work; ready for action; ready for use; the soup will be ready in a minute; ready to learn to read