prompt
verb [ T ]
uk/prɒmpt/ usto 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.
prompt
adjective
uk/prɒmpt/ usdone 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.
prompt
noun
uk/prɒmpt/ us IT (also computer prompt)
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.
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