prompt (
http://definr.com/prompt)
adj 1: according to schedule or without delay; "they were always on
time"; "a prompt reply" [syn:
on time]
2: characterized by speed and efficiency [syn:
expeditious,
timesaving]
3: quick in apprehending or reacting; "a prompt (or ready)
response"; "a prompt smile"
4: performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my
letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a
straightaway denial" [syn:
immediate,
quick,
straightaway]
n 1: a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the
next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his
prompting" [syn:
prompting]
2: (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer
screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a
command [syn:
command prompt]
v 1: give an incentive; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
[syn:
motivate,
propel,
move,
incite]
2: serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my
relatives" [syn:
inspire,
instigate]
3: assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next
words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned [syn:
remind,
cue]