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prompt

British pronunciation/pɹˈɒmpt/
American pronunciation/ˈpɹɑmpt/
to prompt
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to encourage someone to do or say something

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2

to make something happen

synonyms : inspire
instigate
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3

to assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

synonyms : cue
remind
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prompt
[ADJECTIVE]
1

according to schedule or without delay; on time

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2

performed with little or no delay

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3

ready and willing or quick to act

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Prompt
[NOUN]
1

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

synonyms : prompting
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2

(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

synonyms : command prompt
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Examples
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.
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