prompter

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das schnell handelt oder reagiert; ohne Verzögerung erfolgend. Bezieht sich auch auf eine Aufforderung oder Erinnerung, die zum Handeln anregt.

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.

   Unverzüglich

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

   Synonymeexpeditiousimmediatepunctualquickrapidspeedyswifttimely

   Antonymedelayedslowsluggishtardy

2. On timeB1formal

   Arriving or happening at the scheduled time; punctual.

   Pünktlich

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

   Synonymeon timepunctualtimely

   Antonymebehinddelayedoverduetardy

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die einem Darsteller hilft, indem sie ihm die nächsten Worte eines vergessenen Textes zuflüstert, oder ein Gerät, das Wörter zum Ablesen anzeigt.

A noun referring to a person who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech, or a device that displays words for people to read.

1. Theater assistantB2formalart

   A person who helps actors remember their lines during a performance, usually by whispering or signaling from offstage.

   Souffleur

   • The prompter whispered the forgotten line to the actor.
   • During the play, the prompter was hidden in a box at the side of the stage.
   • The director relied on the prompter to keep the performance flowing smoothly.

2. Display deviceB2formalIT

   A device, such as a teleprompter, that shows text for a speaker to read while appearing to speak naturally.

   Teleprompter

   • The news anchor read from a prompter during the broadcast.
   • The politician used a prompter to deliver his speech without notes.
   • Modern prompters are often integrated into cameras for live events.

   Synonymeautocueteleprompter