prompt - noun

a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

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

prompt - verb

• give an incentive for action
• serve as the inciting cause of
• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

prompt - adjective

• according to schedule or without delay; on time
• ready and willing or quick to act
• performed with little or no delay

prompt - thesaurus

actuate   cue   immediate   incite   inspire   instigate   motivate   move   prompting   propel   quick   remind   straightaway