quick, prompt, ready, apt mean able to respond without delay or hesitation or indicative of such ability. quick stresses instancy of response and is likely to connote native rather than acquired power.

1. done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.

PROMPT meaning: 1. to make something happen: 2. to make someone decide to say or do something: 3. to help…. Learn more.

PROMPT meaning: 1 : to cause (someone) to do something; 2 : to be the cause of (something)

performed at once or without delay: a prompt reply. quick to act or respond: [be + ~] was prompt in answering our phone call.[~ + to + verb] They were prompt to deny the allegations.

PROMPT definition: done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay. See examples of prompt used in a sentence.

If you prompt someone when they stop speaking, you encourage or help them to continue. If you prompt an actor, you tell them what their next line is when they have forgotten what comes next. "You …

Definition of prompt verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The adjective prompt can mean "as scheduled," or simply "quick." When you prompt someone, you motivate them in some way: you might offer a reminder, assistance, or even inspiration to do …

PROMPT definition: 1. to make something happen: 2. to make someone decide to say or do something: 3. to help…. Learn more.