1. adjective /pɹɒmpt/
a) Ready, willing (to act).
Tell him, I am prompt To lay my Crowne ats feete, and there to kneele.
b) Quick, acting without delay.
He was very prompt at getting a new job.
2. noun /pɹɒmpt/
a) Something that indicates when or where a response is appropriate.
I filled in my name where the prompt appeared on the computer screen but my account wasnt recognized.
3. verb /pɹɒmpt/
a) To lead someone toward what they should say or do.
I prompted him to get a new job.
b) - to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
If he forgets his words I will prompt him.
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