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

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что быстро действует или реагирует; сделанное без задержки.esDescribe a alguien o algo que actúa o reacciona rápidamente; hecho sin demora.frQui agit ou réagit rapidement, sans délai ; fait immédiatement ou sans tarder.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das schnell handelt oder reagiert; ohne Verzögerung erfolgend. Bezieht sich auch auf eine Aufforderung oder Erinnerung, die zum Handeln anregt.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que age ou reage rapidamente, sem demora; feito imediatamente ou no momento certo.zh形容某人或某事行动或反应迅速、毫不拖延；也可指立即做出、及时的。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يتصرف أو يستجيب بسرعة ودون تأخير، أو شيئًا يحدث أو يُنجز فورًا وفي الوقت المناسب.

1. Done without delay B1 formal

   Carried out or completed quickly and without hesitation.

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

   ruБезотлагательныйesRápido, sin demorafrrapide, sans délaideUnverzüglichptImediatozh迅速的arفوري

   Синонимы: expeditiousimmediatepunctualquickrapidspeedyswifttimely

   Антонимы: delayedslowsluggishtardy

2. On time B1 formal

   Arriving or happening at the scheduled time; punctual.

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

   ruПунктуальныйespuntualfrponctueldePünktlichptPontualzh准时arدقيق المواعيد

   Синонимы: on timepunctualtimely

   Антонимы: behinddelayedoverduetardy

• prompter comparative form
• promptest superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее подсказку, инструкцию или стимул, которые даются для инициирования или поощрения ответа или действия, часто используется в вычислительной технике, театре или образовании.esSustantivo que designa una indicación, instrucción o estímulo que se da para iniciar o fomentar una respuesta o acción; se usa comúnmente en informática, teatro, educación y otros contextos.frNom désignant une invite, une instruction ou un stimulus donné pour déclencher ou encourager une réponse ou une action, souvent utilisé en informatique, au théâtre ou dans l'éducation.deSubstantiv, das einen Hinweis, eine Anweisung oder einen Anreiz bezeichnet, die gegeben werden, um eine Antwort oder Handlung auszulösen oder zu fördern; häufig in der Informatik, im Theater oder in der Bildung verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma dica, instrução ou estímulo dados para iniciar ou incentivar uma resposta ou ação, usado frequentemente em computação, teatro ou educação.zh名词，指提示、指示或激励，用于引发或鼓励回应或行动；常用于计算机、戏剧或教育领域。arاسم يشير إلى تلميح أو تعليمات أو حافز يُقدَّم لبدء رد فعل أو تشجيع استجابة أو فعل، ويُستخدم غالبًا في الحوسبة والمسرح والتعليم.

1. Reminder or cue B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодсказкаesRecordatorio o señal que incita a actuarfrIncitation, rappeldeHinweisptLembretezh提示arتنبيه

   Синонимы: cuehintnudgereminderstimulus

2. Computer prompt B1 formal IT

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

   • 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.

   ruПриглашениеesIndicador de sistema (pronto para recibir entrada)frInvite de commandedeEingabeaufforderungptPromptzh提示符arمُطَالَبَة

   Синонимы: command prompt

3. Writing prompt B2 informal

   A topic or question given to inspire or guide writing.

   • 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.

   ruТема для письменной работыesConsigna de escriturafrSujet d'écrituredeSchreibimpulsptTema de redaçãozh写作提示arموضوع للكتابة

   Синонимы: suggestionthemewriting assignment

• prompts plural form
• prompts' possessive plural form
• prompt's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, побуждающего или поощряющего кого-либо к действию, или предоставления подсказки или стимула для ответа.esVerbo que indica la acción de incitar o animar a alguien a hacer algo, o de proporcionar una pista o estímulo para obtener una respuesta.frVerbe désignant l'action de pousser ou d'encourager quelqu'un à agir, ou de fournir une indication ou un stimulus pour amener une réponse.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand zu einer Handlung veranlasst, angeregt oder ermutigt wird, oder dass jemandem ein Hinweis oder Anreiz für eine Antwort gegeben wird.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de incitar, induzir ou encorajar alguém a agir, ou de fornecer uma dica, estímulo ou lembrete para uma resposta.zh动词，表示促使或鼓励某人采取行动，或提供提示、刺激以引发回应。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على حثّ شخص أو تشجيعه على القيام بفعل ما، أو تقديم تلميح أو محفّز لاستجابة أو ردّ.

1. Cause or incite action B2 formal

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

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

   ruПобудитьesInducir o incitar a la acciónfrPousser à agirdeVeranlassenptIncitir à açãozh促使arحَثَّ

   Синонимы: elicitencourageimpelinciteinducemotivateprodprovokespurstimulatetriggerurge

   Антонимы: deterdiscouragedissuadeprevent

2. Assist with words B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодсказыватьessugerir, apuntarfrsouffler (un texte à quelqu'un)deEinhelfenptDar uma dicazh提示arيُلَقِّن

   Синонимы: cuefeedjogremindsuggest

• prompted past participle
• prompted past simple
• prompting present participle
• prompts third person singular