prompt

/pɹˈɒmpt/

/ˈpɹɑmpt/

[verbe] [adjectif] [nom]

to prompt

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

provoquer

to encourage someone to do or say something

Synonymes : actuate

entraîner

to make something happen

Synonymes : inspire

instigate

Prompt

[NOM]

signal

a word or phrase that an actor says to signal another actor to begin acting or say a line

Synonymes : prompting

Exemples

1. When the company lost a major client, it prompted the CEO to reassess the company's strategy and make changes that helped them gain new clients - as they say, a stumble may prevent a fall.

2. She won a small lottery prize and felt the money was burning a hole in her pocket, prompting her to splurge on luxury items.

3. The incident prompted an SEC investigation into Kodak's disclosure of the loan.

4. Branson's request for a bailout prompted mockery from some corners, especially in the British press.