prompt

• يصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يتصرف أو يستجيب بسرعة ودون تأخير، أو شيئًا يحدث أو يُنجز فورًا وفي الوقت المناسب.

Describes someone or something that is quick to act or respond; done without delay.

1. Done without delayB1formal

   Carried out or completed quickly and without hesitation.

   فوري

   • She gave a prompt reply to the email.
   • The ambulance arrived prompt to the accident scene.
   • Prompt payment is required to avoid late fees.

   المرادفاتexpeditiousimmediatepunctualquickrapidspeedyswifttimely

   الأضدادdelayedslowsluggishtardy

2. On timeB1formal

   Arriving or happening at the scheduled time; punctual.

   دقيق المواعيد

   • He is always prompt for meetings.
   • The train was prompt, leaving exactly at 8:00 AM.
   • Prompt attendance is expected at all sessions.

   المرادفاتon timepunctualtimely

   الأضدادbehinddelayedoverduetardy

• اسم يشير إلى تلميح أو تعليمات أو حافز يُقدَّم لبدء رد فعل أو تشجيع استجابة أو فعل، ويُستخدم غالبًا في الحوسبة والمسرح والتعليم.

A noun referring to a cue, instruction, or stimulus given to initiate or encourage a response or action, often used in computing, theater, or education.

1. Reminder or cueB1formal

   A word, phrase, or action that reminds or encourages someone to do something.

   تنبيه

   • The teacher gave a prompt to help the student remember the answer.
   • He used a written prompt to start his speech.
   • The actor forgot his lines and needed a prompt from the stage manager.

   المرادفاتcuehintnudgereminderstimulus

2. Computer promptB1formalIT

   A symbol or message on a computer screen indicating that the system is ready to receive input.

   مُطَالَبَة

   • Type your command after the prompt appears.
   • The system displayed a prompt asking for the password.
   • Wait for the prompt before entering the next instruction.

   المرادفاتcommand prompt

3. Writing promptB2informal

   A topic or question given to inspire or guide writing.

   موضوع للكتابة

   • The essay prompt asked students to discuss climate change.
   • She used a creative writing prompt to start her story.
   • The prompt for the assignment was to describe a memorable event.

   المرادفاتsuggestionthemewriting assignment

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على حثّ شخص أو تشجيعه على القيام بفعل ما، أو تقديم تلميح أو محفّز لاستجابة أو ردّ.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing or encouraging someone to take action, or of providing a cue or stimulus for a response.

1. Cause or incite actionB2formal

   To cause someone to take a particular action or to do something.

   حَثَّ

   • The emergency prompted an immediate evacuation.
   • His curiosity prompted him to ask more questions.
   • The criticism prompted her to improve her work.

   المرادفاتelicitencourageimpelinciteinducemotivateprodprovokespurstimulatetriggerurge

   الأضدادdeterdiscouragedissuadeprevent

2. Assist with wordsB2formal

   To help someone remember what to say or do by giving a cue or suggestion.

   يُلَقِّن

   • The teacher prompted the student when he forgot the answer.
   • She prompted him to continue his story.
   • The actor was prompted by the director during rehearsal.

   المرادفاتcuefeedjogremindsuggest