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 ready 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)

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}]