prompt betydelse and definition

Betydelse av prompt på svenska

• 0 to make something happen:

  • The bishop's speech has prompted an angry response from both political parties.

  • Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future.

  • What prompted you to say that?

  • I don't know what prompted him to leave.

• 1 to help someone, especially an actor, to remember what they were going to say or do:

  • I forgot my line and had to be prompted.

• 2 (of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time:

  • They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply.

  • They're usually fairly prompt in dealing with enquiries.

  • Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time.

• 3 a sign on a computer screen that shows that the computer is ready to receive your instructions

• 4 words that are spoken to an actor who has forgotten what he or she is going to say during the performance of a play

• 5 at the time stated and no later:

  • We'll be leaving at six o'clock prompt.

• 6 (of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at an arranged time:

  • The agency sent back a prompt reply to my inquiries.

• 7 to cause someone to say or do something:

  • [ + to infinitive ] What prompted you to say that?

• 8 a sign from the computer that shows it is ready to receive your instructions

• 9 to 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.

• 10 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.

• 11 done 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.

• 12 done quickly, without delay, or arriving at the arranged time:

  • Be prompt for your appointment.

  • The cashback bonus is given to prompt payers.

• 13 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.