prompt

Sense 1 noun

a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

the audience could hear his prompting

Sense 2 verb

give an incentive for action

This moved me to sacrifice my career

Sense 3 adjective

according to schedule or without delay; on time

the train is prompt

Sense 4 noun

(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

Sense 5 verb

serve as the inciting cause of

She prompted me to call my relatives

Sense 6 adjective

ready and willing or quick to act

she is always prompt to help her friends

Sense 7 verb

assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

Sense 8 adjective

performed with little or no delay

an immediate reply to my letter