noun
1. (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
Synonym: command prompt
2. a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
e.g. the audience could hear his prompting
Synonym: prompting
verb
1. serve as the inciting cause of
e.g. She prompted me to call my relatives
Synonym: inspireinstigate
2. assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Synonym: remindcue
3. give an incentive for action
e.g. This moved me to sacrifice my career
Synonym: motivateactuatepropelmoveincite
prompt的近义词
adj
1. performed with little or no delay
e.g. an immediate reply to my letter
a prompt reply
was quick to respond
a straightaway denial
Synonym: immediatequickstraightaway
2. according to schedule or without delay
on time
e.g. the train is prompt
3. ready and willing or quick to act
e.g. she is always prompt to help her friends