cue 2 
(ky)
(ky)n.
1. A signal, such as a word or action, used to prompt another event in a performance, such as an actor's speech or entrance, a change in lighting, or a sound effect.
2.
a. A reminder or prompting.
b. A hint or suggestion.
3. Music
a. An extract from the music for another part printed, usually in smaller notes, within a performer's part as a signal to enter after a long rest.
b. A gesture by a conductor signaling the entrance of a performer or part.
4. Psychology A stimulus, either consciously or unconsciously perceived, that elicits or signals a type of behavior.
5. Archaic One's assigned role or function.
6. Archaic A mood; a disposition.
tr.v. cued, cu·ing, cues
Phrasal Verb: 1. To give a cue to; signal or prompt.
2. To insert into the sequence of a performance: cued the lights for the monologue scene.
3. To position (an audio or video recording) in readiness for playing: cue up a record on the turntable.
cue in
To give information or instructions to, as to a latecomer.
[Perhaps from q, qu, abbreviation of Latin quandō, when, used for actors' copies of plays; see kwo- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
- make allowances for
- make/a mock of
- make a mountain out of a molehill
- make a point of
- make a stink
- make away with
- make bail
- make believe
- make-believe
- make bold
- make book
- make day
- make do
- make-do
- make ducks and drakes of ducks and drakes with
- make ducks and drakes of/play ducks and drakes with
- make ducks and drakes play ducks and drakes with
- make ends meet
- make eyes
- make flesh crawl
- make for
- make fun of
- make good
- make/go the rounds
- make haste