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prompt Definition

prompt (prämpt)

adjective

  1. quick to act or to do what is required; ready, punctual, etc.
  2. done, spoken, etc. at once or without delay

Etymology: ME prompte < MFr < L promptus, brought forth, at hand, ready, quick < pp. of promere, to bring forth < pro-, forth + emere, to take: see pro- & redeem

noun

  1. Commerce
    1. the time limit specified for the payment of an account
    2. the contract in which the due date is specified
  2. an act of prompting; reminder
  3. Comput. a message on a video screen that requests the operator to enter information or a command

transitive verb

  1. to urge into action; provoke
  2. to remind (a person) of something he or she has forgotten; specif., to help (an actor, etc. who has forgotten a line) with a cue
  3. to move or inspire by suggestion
  4. Comput. to request information with a prompt ()

prompt Related Forms

prompt′ly adverb prompt′·ness noun

prompt Synonyms

prompt

modif.

timely, punctual, instanteous, quick; see immediate 1, punctual, ready 1. See syn. study at quick.

prompt Synonyms

prompt

v.

  1. To instigate

    arouse, provoke, inspire; see incite, urge 2.

  2. To suggest

    bring up, indicate, imply; see hint 1, mention, propose 1.

  3. To help

    aid, assist, advise; see help 1.

prompt Usage Examples

Object

  • speculation: French Connection's poor performance prompted speculation of a possible takeover or of Marks taking the company private.
  • on-screen: A version compiled to run under MS DOS in the user-friendly ESDUview shell which prompts on-screen for the input data is also provided.
  • outcry: Public and congressional outcry prompted NASA to solicit alternatives to a space shuttle mission for servicing Hubble.
  • reassessment: Fans are not only prompting a critical reassessment of many of the originators, they're bringing the music forward into the new millenium.
  • fear: That prompted fears that more jobs would go east.
  • discussion: There were serious issues here that would prompt future discussions at SUGSC.

Preposition: with

replys: Special thanks to Vikki for being so prompt with email replys and answers to questions.

Preposition: for

  • username: When you click on that link you will be prompted for a username and password.
  • interviewer: To act as a prompt for the interviewer by providing the details that back your claim to be a preferred candidate.
  • filename: Save As This command will save the bitmap image after prompting for a new filename.
  • confirmation: The system will prompt for confirmation of this action.

Infinitive complement

  • restart: Once the new software is successfully installed, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
  • enter: Users are then prompted to enter straightforward details about their typical office resource use.
  • install: Users of Windows 95 will find that they are prompted to install an update for this file to access the Help files.

Modifies a noun

  • reply: You have the right to complain about NHS services and you should expect a full and prompt reply.
  • notification: In both cases a prompt notification by the tenant is required to enable remedial action to be taken.
  • response: The heating system is covered by British gas 3 star scheme ensuring a prompt response should you have a problem.
  • attention: Thanks very much for your prompt attention to my order - the rings arrived safely and are just right!
  • delivery: Dawn Roderick - I just wanted to thank you for your prompt delivery of my badges.
  • refund: You may either accept the changed holiday or cancel and receive a full and prompt refund of all monies that you have paid.