prompt

prompt: ▪ I. prompt prompt ² noun [countable] COMPUTING

a sign on a computer screen which shows that the computer has finished one operation and is ready to begin the next:

• When you see the `C' prompt, type `WP'.

[m0] ▪ II. prompt prompt ¹ [prɒmpt ǁ prɑːmpt] adjective

done quickly, immediately, or at the right time:

• We guarantee prompt delivery of your purchases.

• Many customers are taking advantage of a 2.5% discount for prompt payment.

— promptly adverb :

• Answer the telephone promptly — within three rings if possible.

• The prices of certain goods such as agricultural produce respond very promptly to changes in supply and demand.

— promptness noun [uncountable] :

• BT responded with great promptness and had two telephone lines and a fax line installed within three days.

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prompt UK US /prɒmpt/ verb [T]

► to do something that causes a reaction or makes someone do or think something: »The accusations of fraud prompted an angry response from the company's CEO.
»Steeply rising food prices pushed inflation to 5.6% last month prompting renewed concern about whether inflation would spread more widely.
prompt sb/sth to do sth »Evidence of a slow economy will prompt the bank to lower interest rates again.
»Pre-tax profit soared 28.2%, prompting the company to declare a special dividend of 70¢ a share.

► IT if a computer prompts you to do something while performing a task, it gives you a message that tells you what action to take next: prompt sb to do sth »After you've downloaded the program, you will be prompted to restart your PC.

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prompt UK US /prɒmpt/ adjective

► done or happening without delay: prompt payment/delivery/service »The message at the top of the bill is intended to encourage prompt payment.
prompt action/attention/treatment »Millions of people lack health insurance and therefore aren't getting regular screening or prompt treatment.

► done quickly, without delay, or arriving at the arranged time: »Be prompt for your appointment.
»The cashback bonus is given to prompt payers.

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prompt UK US /prɒmpt/ noun

► (also computer prompt) IT a symbol, usually a flashing line, or message on a computer screen that tells you that the computer is ready for you to give it an instruction: »Type your username and password when you see the prompt.

→ Compare CURSOR(Cf. ↑cursor)

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Synonyms:

Ready, quick, apt, alert, active, Incite, induce, stimulate, impel, incline, dispose, urge, set on, draw on, instigate / Ready, willing, Put in mind, give the cue to, assist (a speaker), remind / Quick, ready, Dictate, suggest, hint / Hasty, forward, quick / Inclined, disposed, apt, propense / Early, timely, punctual

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prompt — prompt, prompte [ prɔ̃(pt), prɔ̃(p)t ] adj. • 1540; « prêt, disposé à » 1205; lat. promptus I ♦ Qui agit ou se produit tôt. 1 ♦ Qui agit, fait (qqch.) sans tarder. PROMPT À [ prɔ̃a ]. « Il était violent, généreux, prompt à l injure, prompt aux… … Encyclopédie Universelle
prompt — prompt, ompte (pron, pron t ; au masculin, le t se lie : pron t à...) adj. 1° Qui ne tarde pas, soudain. • Leur abord fut bien prompt, leur fuite encor plus prompte, CORN. Cid, IV, 1. • Par un prompt désespoir souvent on se marie, Qu on s… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
prompt — PROMPT, Ă, prompţi, te, adj. (Despre oameni) Care acţionează repede şi la timp. ♦ (Despre fapte, acţiuni etc.) Care se produce repede, fără întârziere. – Din fr. prompt, lat. promptus. Trimis de oprocopiuc, 09.05.2006. Sursa: DEX 98 Prompt ≠… … Dicționar Român
Prompt — (pr[o^]mt; 215), a. [Compar. {Prompter}; superl. {Promptest}.] [F. prompt, L. promptus, properly, brought forth (to light or view), hence, visible, evident, at hand, ready, quick, p. p. of promere to take or bring forth; pro forth + emere to take … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prompt — PROMPT, [promp]te. ad. Soudain, qui ne tarde pas long temps. Il est opposé à lent. Un prompt retour. je vous souhaite un heureux voyage & un prompt retour. rendre une prompte réponse. avoir la repartie prompte. On dit, Avoir l esprit prompt,… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Prompt — is an adjective meaning quick or on time , or a verb meaning to lead someone .* Command prompt, in computing, one or more characters in a command line interface to indicate that the computer is ready to accept typed input * Prompt (theatre) or… … Wikipedia
prompt´ly — prompt «prompt», adjective, verb, noun. –adj. 1. ready and willing; on time; quick: »Be prompt to obey. But he learns to tell time much earlier than he learns to be prompt (Sidonie M. Gruenberg). SYNONYM(S): punctual. See syn. under ready. (Cf. ↑ … Useful english dictionary
prompt — Adj std. (17. Jh.) Entlehnung. Entlehnt aus frz. prompt(e), das auf gleichbedeutendes l. prōmptus zurückgeht (zu l. prōmere hervornehmen , das zu l. emere nehmen gebildet ist). Ebenso nndl. prompt, ne. prompt, nfrz. prompt, nschw. prompt,… … Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen sprache
prompt — Prompt, Prest et appareillé, Promptus. Prompt rhetoricien, Extemporalis rhetor. Un courage prompt et disposé à la guerre, Animus alacer ad bellum suscipiendum. Estre plus prompt, ou prest à regarder à son danger, Promptiorem esse ad sua pericula … Thresor de la langue françoyse
Prompt — Prompt, n. (Com.) A limit of time given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods. See {Prompt note}. [1913 Webster] To cover any probable difference of price which might arise before the expiration… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prompt — prompt; prompt·er; prompt·ly; prompt·ness; … English syllables

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