cue
gb/kjˈu/ us/kjˈu/
B1
Англійська
jelzés, jel, jelez, jelt ad, dákó, végszó, támpont, beállít, bekészít
ІМЕННИК
B2
1
Модель уживання:
a cue (for [someone]) to do [something]
When the lights dim, that’s our cue to take our seats.
Amikor elhalványulnak a fények, az a jel számunkra, hogy elfoglaljuk a helyünket.
She waited for a cue from her manager before speaking.
Mielőtt megszólalt, megvárta a vezetője jelzését.
His yawn was a cue that the meeting should end soon.
Навчальні приклади
The bell was my cue to go inside.
A csengő volt a jel számomra, hogy bemenjek.
I looked for a cue to start.
Jelzést kerestem, hogy elkezdhessem.
Поширена помилка:
Do not confuse cue (a signal) with queue (a line of people).
Значення
a signal to do something
Словосполучення
a cue to start
|a cue to speak
|a clear cue
|a subtle cue
|a visual cue
|a verbal cue
|a cue for action
|a cue for someone
|take a cue
Синоніми
signal (More general; cue often implies timing or prompting.)
|
prompt (Emphasizes encouraging someone to act or remember.)
|
hint (Suggests indirectly rather than clearly signaling.)
Теми
communication
|work
|daily_life
Визначення
A cue is something that tells you it is time to do something.
A sign, action, or event that tells someone when to do something or suggests what they should do.
ДІЄСЛОВО
B2
2
Модель уживання:
cue [someone] (to do [something]); cue [something]
The director cued the actor to walk on stage.
A rendező jelt adott a színésznek, hogy lépjen a színpadra.
I nodded to cue him to continue.
Bólintottam, jelezve neki, hogy folytassa.
The host cued the band for the final song.
Навчальні приклади
She cued me to start talking.
Jelzett nekem, hogy kezdjek el beszélni.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'queue' as a verb here; the correct verb for giving a signal is cue.
Значення
give a signal to someone
Словосполучення
cue someone to speak
|cue someone to enter
|cue the actors
|cue the music
|cue a change
|cue a reaction
Синоніми
prompt (Focuses on helping someone remember what to do.)
|
signal (More general; cue often implies coordinated timing.)
Теми
communication
|work
|performing_arts
Визначення
To cue someone is to signal them to start or do something.
To give someone a signal or prompt to begin or do something, especially at a specific time.
ІМЕННИК
B1
3
dákó
B2
Модель уживання:
a cue; a [pool/snooker] cue
He chalked his cue before taking the shot.
Lökés előtt bekrétázta a dákója végét.
She bought a new cue for league night.
Vett egy új dákót a bajnoki játékestre.
Don’t swing the cue too hard or you’ll scratch.
Навчальні приклади
I need a cue to play pool.
Dákóra van szükségem a biliárdozáshoz.
Поширена помилка:
Do not confuse cue (the stick) with queue (a line).
Значення
stick used in pool
Словосполучення
pool cue
|snooker cue
|a cue stick
|a cue case
|a cue tip
|hold a cue
|chalk a cue
|lean on a cue
|buy a cue
Синоніми
cue stick (More explicit; common in American English.)
Теми
sports
|leisure
Визначення
A cue is the stick you use to hit the ball in pool.
A long tapered stick used to strike the cue ball in billiards, pool, or snooker.
ІМЕННИК
B2
4
Модель уживання:
miss a cue; take a cue; on a cue
Her cue is the moment he says, 'I can’t stay.'
Számára az a végszó, amikor a férfi azt mondja: „Nem maradhatok.”
The lighting operator missed the cue and the stage stayed dark.
A világosító lekéste a jelzést, és a színpad sötét maradt.
The drummer watched for the conductor’s cue.
Навчальні приклади
That line is my cue to enter.
Ez a mondat a végszavam; erre kell belépnem.
Поширена помилка:
A 'cue' is the signal/line; a 'line' can also mean the spoken words themselves.
Значення
actor’s timing signal or line
Словосполучення
stage cue
|lighting cue
|sound cue
|a cue line
|miss a cue
|pick up a cue
|wait for your cue
|give someone a cue
|take your cue
Синоніми
prompt (Often specifically help for remembering words or actions.)
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signal (Broader; cue is often tied to exact timing.)
Теми
performing_arts
|media
Визначення
In a show, a cue tells you when to start your part.
In theatre or broadcasting, a signal or a particular line or moment that tells a performer or technician when to enter, speak, or act.
ІМЕННИК
B2
5
Модель уживання:
[something] is a cue for [something]; cues to [something]
Her tone of voice was a cue that she was joking.
A hanghordozása jel volt arra, hogy csak viccel.
Smells can be powerful cues for memory.
Az illatok erős emlékezeti támpontok lehetnek.
He missed the social cues and kept talking too long.
Навчальні приклади
His face was a cue that he was angry.
Az arckifejezése jel volt arra, hogy dühös.
Поширена помилка:
In this sense, cue is often paired with adjectives like visual, social, or contextual.
Значення
a stimulus that helps you respond
Словосполучення
contextual cue
|social cue
|visual cue
|auditory cue
|memory cue
|a cue for danger
|pick up on cues
|read the cues
|respond to cues
Синоніми
clue (More common in everyday speech; cue often emphasizes prompting a response.)
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signal (Can be physical or informational; cue is often smaller or subtler.)
Теми
psychology
|learning
|health
Визначення
A cue can be something that helps you remember or understand what to do.
A feature or piece of information that helps you recognize something, remember something, or choose a response.
ІМЕННИК
C1
TECHNICAL
6
jelzés
B1
Модель уживання:
a cue for [something]; a cue to [do something]
The producer gave a cue to roll the clip.
A producer jelzést adott, hogy indítsák el a bejátszást.
A loud beep served as the cue for the commercial break.
Egy hangos sípolás volt a jelzés a reklámszünet indítására.
The editor added an audio cue for the transition.
Поширена помилка:
In production contexts, 'cue' may refer to the signal itself, not the whole song or clip.
Значення
short sound/image used for timing
Словосполучення
audio cue
|video cue
|cue track
|cue tone
|cue point
|timing cue
|a cue to roll
|a cue to fade
|a cue to cut
Синоніми
cueing signal (More explicit; used in technical contexts.)
Теми
media
|technology
|music
Визначення
A cue can be a short signal used in TV, radio, or music to show when something should start.
A short sound, image, or message used to coordinate timing in recording, broadcasting, or live production.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
TECHNICAL
7
Модель уживання:
cue [something] (to/at [a point])
The DJ cued the next track and waited for the drop.
A DJ bekészítette a következő számot, és várta a dropot.
Cue the video to 00:45 before the meeting starts.
Az értekezlet kezdete előtt állítsd be a videót 00:45-re.
She cued the clip to the exact frame where he enters.
Поширена помилка:
In everyday English, people more often say 'cue up' than 'cue' alone for this meaning.
Значення
set up audio/video to start
Словосполучення
cue a track
|cue a song
|cue the next clip
|cue the video
|cue at the start
|cue to the chorus
|cue to a timecode
Синоніми
ready (More general; does not imply setting an exact start point.)
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line up (Common in informal production talk; less precise than cue.)
Теми
music
|media
|technology
Визначення
To cue a track is to prepare it so it can start at the right time.
To set a recording to a particular point so it is ready to play at the right moment.
Граматика
Словникова форма
cue
IPA
GB/kjˈu/
US/kjˈu/
Склади й наголос
cue (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (cue)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: cue
- Plural: cues
Verb
- Base: cue
- 3rd Person Singular: cues
- Present Participle: cueing, cuing
- Past: cued
- Past Participle: cued
Споріднені слова
Forms
cues
noun
cueing
verb
cuing
verb
cued
verb
Вирази
cue in
1/kjˈu ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
add someone to a conversation
To cue someone in is to tell them what is happening so they can join in.
Приклади
- Can you cue me in on what I missed in the meeting?
- They forgot to cue her in, so she didn’t know the plan had changed.
- I’ll cue you in once I hear back from legal.
Навчальні приклади
- Please cue me in.
cue someone in on
1/kjˈu sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɪn ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
inform someone about something
To cue someone in on something is to explain it to them so they know what is going on.
Приклади
- Cue me in on the client’s main concerns before the call.
- She cued him in on the new schedule.
- They cued the interns in on the office rules.
cue the music
1/kjˈu ðə mjˈuzɪk/
fixed phrase
start the music at a moment
Cue the music means start the music now (sometimes said as a joke).
Приклади
- Cue the music, and bring the lights up slowly.
- He started telling his sad story—cue the music.
- Cue the music as soon as the host says our name.
Навчальні приклади
- Cue the music now.
cue up
1/kjˈu ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
prepare to play or show
To cue up something is to get it ready to start.
Приклади
- Cue up the next slide while I answer questions.
- She cued the song up and waited for the countdown.
- Can you cue up the video at the two-minute mark?
Навчальні приклади
- Please cue up the music.
on cue
1/ˈɔn kjˈu/
fixed phrase
exactly at the right time
If something happens on cue, it happens at the exact planned time.
Приклади
- The fireworks began on cue as the music reached the finale.
- On cue, the child started crying when the camera turned on.
- The curtain rose on cue.
Навчальні приклади
- The music started on cue.
right on cue
1/ɹˈaɪt ˈɔn kjˈu/
fixed phrase
exactly when expected
Right on cue means exactly at the perfect time.
Приклади
- Right on cue, the power went out during the storm.
- She walked in right on cue, just as we mentioned her name.
- The dog barked right on cue when the doorbell rang.
Навчальні приклади
- Right on cue, he called me.
take your cue from
1/tˈeɪk jˈʊɹ kjˈu fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
follow someone’s example
To take your cue from someone means to do what they do or what they suggest.
Приклади
- I took my cue from my supervisor and kept my comments brief.
- Take your cue from the locals and dress more warmly.
- The team took its cue from the captain’s calm attitude.
Навчальні приклади
- I take my cue from my teacher.