prompt
gb/pɹˈɑmpt/ us/pɹˈɑmpt/
B2
Inglés
~ 6400
késztet, kivált, gyors, azonnali, súg, kisegít, támpont, jelzés, súgás, kér, bekér, felszólít, adatbekérő üzenet, parancssori jel, prompt, pontos
VERBO
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
[something] prompts [someone] to [do something]
The rising costs prompted the company to review its budget.
A növekvő költségek arra késztették a vállalatot, hogy felülvizsgálja a költségvetését.
His remark prompted an angry reply from the audience.
A megjegyzése dühös választ váltott ki a közönségből.
The accident prompted calls for stricter safety rules.
Her curiosity prompted her to ask more questions.
The data breach prompted the bank to update its security systems.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The bad weather prompted them to stay home.
A rossz idő arra késztette őket, hogy otthon maradjanak.
The teacher’s story prompted many questions.
A tanár története sok kérdést váltott ki.
A strange noise prompted him to look outside.
The news prompted people to leave the city.
Her illness prompted him to change his lifestyle.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "prompt" with "promote". "Prompt" means to cause something to happen or to cause someone to act; "promote" means to support, to advertise, or to give someone a higher position at work.
Significado
cause or trigger an action
Colocaciones
prompt someone to do something
|prompt an investigation
|prompt a response
|prompt action
|prompt discussion
|prompt changes
Sinónimos
motivate (Focuses more on giving someone a reason or desire to act, often positive.)
|
trigger (More sudden and mechanical; often used for events rather than people.)
Antónimos
discourage (Means to make someone less likely to act or decide to do something.)
|
prevent (Emphasizes stopping an action from happening at all.)
Temas
cause_effect
|communication
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make something happen, or to make someone decide to do something.
To cause or bring about an action, feeling, or situation, especially by making someone decide to do something.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
a prompt [response / reply / decision / action]
Thank you for your prompt reply to my email.
Köszönöm az e-mailemre adott gyors választ.
The patient received prompt medical attention.
A beteg azonnali orvosi ellátásban részesült.
Prompt action by firefighters prevented a major disaster.
We appreciate your prompt payment of the invoice.
A prompt decision is needed to save the project.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I got a very prompt answer from customer service.
Nagyon gyors választ kaptam az ügyfélszolgálattól.
The police gave a prompt response to the call.
A rendőrség gyorsan reagált a hívásra.
Prompt action can stop the problem from growing.
The company expects prompt payment from its clients.
Her prompt reply made it easy to plan the meeting.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "prompt" means only "on time". It also strongly suggests "without delay" or "very fast", especially in responses and actions.
Significado
done quickly, without delay
Colocaciones
prompt response
|prompt reply
|prompt action
|prompt decision
|prompt attention
|prompt treatment
Sinónimos
immediate (Stresses no waiting time at all, often stronger than "prompt".)
|
quick (Very general; less formal and less focused on responsibility than "prompt".)
Antónimos
delayed (Stresses that something happened later than it should have.)
|
slow (Opposite in speed; suggests taking too long.)
Temas
time
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Happening or done fast, without waiting.
Done or given without delay; acting quickly when something is needed.
VERBO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
to prompt [someone] with [a word / a line]
The teacher gently prompted the child when he forgot the next word.
A tanár finoman súgott a gyereknek, amikor az elfelejtette a következő szót.
When the actor froze on stage, the director prompted her from the front row.
Amikor a színésznő megakadt a színpadon, a rendező az első sorból súgott neki.
She paused, searching for the right phrase, and her friend prompted her quietly.
The app prompts users with example sentences when they get stuck.
He prompted the speaker with the statistics she had left out.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The teacher prompted the boy when he forgot his line.
A tanár súgott a fiúnak, amikor az elfelejtette a szövegét.
My friend prompted me with the right word.
A barátom megsúgta a megfelelő szót.
The guide prompted the actors during rehearsal.
Please prompt me if I forget what to say.
The app prompted me with the next sentence.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this sense with "to cause". Here, "prompt" means to help someone by giving the missing words or ideas, usually in speaking or acting, not to cause the whole situation.
Significado
cue someone with missing words
Colocaciones
prompt a student
|prompt an actor
|prompt the speaker
|prompt someone with a question
|prompt someone with a word
|forget a line and be prompted
Sinónimos
cue (Common in theater; slightly more technical in everyday use.)
|
remind (More general; not limited to speaking or performance.)
Antónimos
silence (To deliberately not give help or words, leaving someone without support.)
Temas
communication
|education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definición
To tell someone a word, line, or idea to help them continue speaking or remember.
To help a speaker, actor, or person who has forgotten something by suggesting or saying the next words or giving a cue.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
4
Patrón de uso:
a prompt for [a speech / writing / discussion]
The teacher wrote several prompts on the board to help students start their essays.
A tanár több támpontot írt a táblára, hogy segítsen a diákoknak elkezdeni a fogalmazásaikat.
Actors can request a prompt if they forget their lines during rehearsal.
A próbán a színészek súgást kérhetnek, ha elfelejtik a szövegüket.
Each card contains a discussion prompt for the group to talk about.
Use the questions as prompts for your journal writing.
The presenter kept a small prompt on the podium with her key points.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The teacher gave us a writing prompt.
A tanár adott nekünk egy fogalmazási témát.
The actor waited for a prompt from the side of the stage.
A színész a színpad széléről várta a súgást.
We used picture prompts to practice speaking.
Each question is a prompt for a short text.
He wrote some prompts to help him remember his speech.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think a "prompt" must be a long instruction. It can be very short, even just one word, as long as it helps you know what to say or write.
Significado
spoken or written cue/reminder
Colocaciones
writing prompt
|discussion prompt
|give someone a prompt
|cue and prompt
|visual prompt
|use prompts
Sinónimos
cue (Very close in meaning; especially common in theater and performance.)
|
reminder (More general; not always about what to say next.)
Antónimos
distraction (Takes attention away instead of guiding it to the next action or words.)
Temas
communication
|education
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definición
A word, phrase, or sign that helps a person remember what to say or do next.
A word, phrase, or signal that reminds someone what to say or do next, especially for speakers, actors, or writers.
VERBO
B2
TECHNICAL
5
Patrón de uso:
[system] prompts [user] to [enter / select something]
The program will prompt you to save your work before closing.
A program bezárás előtt fel fog szólítani, hogy mentsd a munkádat.
When you log in, the system prompts for your username and password.
Bejelentkezéskor a rendszer bekéri a felhasználónevedet és a jelszavadat.
A window popped up prompting her to install the latest update.
The app prompts users to turn on location services.
After you click "Buy", the website prompts you to enter your payment details.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The computer prompts you to enter your name.
A számítógép kéri, hogy írd be a nevedet.
A small box will prompt you for your password.
Egy kis ablak bekéri a jelszavadat.
The app prompts the user to choose a language.
After that, the system prompts for more information.
The website prompts me to accept the cookies.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that this is a technical use. In computing, "prompt" is used when the computer asks the user for information or an action, usually with a small message or box on the screen.
Significado
ask user for input (computing)
Colocaciones
prompt the user
|prompt you to enter your password
|prompt for input
|prompt the customer to confirm
|dialog box prompts you
|system prompts for confirmation
Sinónimos
ask (Very general; "prompt" in computing is the specific technical way a system asks a user.)
Antónimos
auto-complete (The system fills in information automatically instead of asking the user.)
Temas
technology
|computing
|communication
Definición
When a computer shows a message or sign that tells you to type something or make a choice.
In computing, to cause a message or symbol to appear on a screen asking the user to enter information or choose an action.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
6
Patrón de uso:
a prompt asking you to [enter / confirm something]
Type your command at the prompt and press Enter.
Írd be a parancsot a promptnál, majd nyomd meg az Entert.
The login prompt appeared again after he entered the wrong password.
A hibás jelszó megadása után újra megjelent a bejelentkezési adatbekérő üzenet.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
A prompt will appear asking if you want to save the changes.
The system displays a password prompt before giving access.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
You will see a prompt on the screen.
Egy adatbekérő üzenet fog megjelenni a képernyőn.
At the prompt, type your email and press Enter.
Amikor megjelenik az adatbekérő üzenet, írd be az e-mail-címedet, majd nyomd meg az Entert.
Follow each prompt to finish the setup.
The prompt asks you for your password.
There is a small prompt in the corner of the window.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think a "prompt" in computing must be only a symbol (like ">$"), but it can also be a short text message asking for input.
Significado
screen symbol/message for input
Colocaciones
command prompt
|login prompt
|password prompt
|on-screen prompt
|error prompt
|text prompt
Sinónimos
message (General word; does not always ask for input like a prompt does.)
Antónimos
background process (Runs without direct user input or visible prompts.)
Temas
technology
|computing
|communication
Definición
A sign or short message on a computer screen that tells you to type something or make a choice.
In computing, a symbol, text, or message on a screen that shows where the user can type or that asks the user for specific input.
B2
7
pontos
A1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is prompt in [doing something]
She is always prompt in answering emails.
Mindig pontosan válaszol az e-mailekre.
The company is known for its prompt delivery service.
A vállalat pontos szállítási szolgáltatásáról ismert.
Please be prompt to arrive at the meeting by nine o’clock.
Our staff are prompt and professional at all times.
He was prompt in paying back the loan.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is very prompt and never late.
Nagyon pontos, és soha nem késik.
The hotel staff were prompt and helpful.
A szálloda személyzete pontos és segítőkész volt.
Please be prompt for your appointment.
She is prompt in doing her homework.
The shop gives prompt service to its customers.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "prompt" only for things like emails. It can also describe people and services that are regularly on time, similar to "punctual".
Significado
acting or arriving on time
Colocaciones
prompt in replying
|prompt in paying bills
|be prompt to respond
|prompt delivery
|always prompt
|prompt service
Sinónimos
punctual (Very close in meaning; often used for people’s regular habit of being on time.)
Antónimos
late (Arriving or acting after the expected time.)
Temas
time
|work
|character
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Doing things on time and not late.
Acting or arriving at the expected or correct time; not late in doing something.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
prompt
AFI
GB/pɹˈɑmpt/
US/pɹˈɑmpt/
Sílabas y acento
prompt (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (prompt)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: prompt
- Comparative: prompter
- Superlative: promptest
Noun
- Base: prompt
- Plural: prompts
Verb
- Base: prompt
- 3rd Person Singular: prompts
- Present Participle: prompting
- Past: prompted
Familia de palabras
Forms
prompts
noun
prompting
verb
prompted
verb
prompter
adjective
promptest
adjective
Core family
promptly
adverb B1
Related words
promptness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unprompted
adjective
Expresiones
be prompt in doing something
1/bˈi pɹˈɑmpt ˈɪn dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
do a task on time
To do something when you should, without being late.
Ejemplos
- Please be prompt in sending us your feedback.
- She is always prompt in replying to customer emails.
command prompt
1/kəmˈænd pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
technical
text-based place to type commands
In some computer systems, the place where you type commands as text.
Ejemplos
- Open the command prompt and type the following line.
- Advanced users can change system settings from the command prompt.
discussion prompt
1/dɪskˈʌʃən pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
question to start discussion
A question or short statement that helps people start talking about a topic.
Ejemplos
- Each card contains a discussion prompt for small groups.
- The teacher used photos as discussion prompts in the language class.
on-screen prompt
1/ˈɔn skɹˈin pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
technical
message shown on a computer screen
A short text on a computer or phone screen that tells you what to do next.
Ejemplos
- Just follow the on-screen prompts to install the software.
- An on-screen prompt asked her to confirm the deletion.
prompt action
1/pɹˈɑmpt ˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
fast and timely action
Action that is taken quickly, without waiting.
Ejemplos
- Prompt action by the police prevented a serious accident.
- The manager’s prompt action solved the problem before it grew.
prompt payment
1/pɹˈɑmpt pˈeɪmənt/
fixed phrase
on-time or early payment
Paying money, such as a bill, when it is due or earlier.
Ejemplos
- The company offers a discount for prompt payment.
- Prompt payment of all invoices is appreciated.
prompt response
1/pɹˈɑmpt ɹɪspˈɑns/
fixed phrase
quick reply to a message
A reply that comes very soon after a message or request.
Ejemplos
- We look forward to your prompt response.
- Customer support gave a prompt response to my complaint.
prompt someone to do something
1/pɹˈɑmpt sˈʌmwˌʌn tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
cause a person to act
To make a person decide to do a particular thing.
Ejemplos
- The news report prompted many viewers to donate money.
- His question prompted me to think more carefully about my plans.
prompted by
1/pɹˈɑmptɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
caused or influenced by something
Caused or influenced by something; done because of something.
Ejemplos
- Prompted by concern for her health, she finally quit smoking.
- The changes were prompted by feedback from customers.
writing prompt
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
idea or question to start writing
A short sentence, idea, or question that helps you begin a piece of writing.
Ejemplos
- The teacher gave the class a writing prompt about their favorite place.
- Use this writing prompt if you don’t know how to start your story.
writing prompt
1/ɹˈaɪtɪŋ pɹˈɑmpt/
fixed phrase
idea to start writing
a topic or question that helps you start writing
Ejemplos
- The teacher gave the class a writing prompt about a memorable journey.
- Use this writing prompt to begin your journal entry.
- The app generates daily writing prompts for fiction writers.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The writing prompt was about family.
- A writing prompt can help me start.