(of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at an arranged time:

to cause someone to say or do something:

If you prompt an actor or speaker, you help by quietly saying the next word or phrase if it has been forgotten.

a sign from the computer that shows it is ready to receive your instructions

writing A prompt is also a set of directions or a passage from a book, poem, or play to give you ideas for writing something

to do something that causes a reaction or makes someone do or think something:

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:

done or happening without delay:

done quickly, without delay, or arriving at the arranged time:

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: