Definition of: prompt

(prompt) v.t.
1. To incite to action; instigate.
2. To suggest or inspire (an act, thought, etc.).
3. To remind of what has been forgotten or of what comes next; give a cue to.
—v.i.
4. To give help or suggestions. See synonyms under ACTUATE, ENCOURAGE, INFLUENCE, STIR¹.
—adjective
1. Acting, or ready to act, at the moment; quick to respond or decide; punctual.
2. Done or rendered with readiness or alacrity; taking place at the appointed time. See synonyms under ACTIVE, ALERT, NIMBLE.
—noun
1. A term of credit allowed for the payment of a debt as stated in a prompt-note.
2. An act of prompting; also, the information imparted by prompting; a reminder. [<OF <L promptus brought forth, hence, at hand, pp. of promere <pro- forth + emere take]
—prompt′ly adverb
—prompt′ness noun