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Meanings of prompt in English

Portuguese
motivar
Spanish
motivar

Give an incentive for action.

        motivar
        Portuguese
        impelir
        Spanish
        incitar

        Serve as the inciting cause of.

              impelir
              Catalan
              apuntar
              Spanish
              apuntar

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

                    apuntar
                    Portuguese
                    linha de comandos

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

                          linha de comandos
                          Usage of prompt in English
                          1
                          But the nature of that change is likely to prompt much debate.
                          The Irish Times
                          2
                          We want to create a prompt, responsive system for citizen complaint resolution.
                          Wired
                          3
                          Corporate plans prompt improvised behaviour from employees, including gaming the new rules.
                          The Guardian
                          4
                          German Cal' 10 baseload power was unchanged as was prompt British gas.
                          Reuters
                          5
                          Their prompt recognition and treatment can resolve dangerous situations for the patients.
                          Pubmed
                          6
                          We are hopeful for just and prompt resolution, of Castro's criminal case.
                          Reuters
                          7
                          Here we present data that are unexpected and prompt a new model.
                          Pubmed
                          8
                          After running this script, we immediately saw a new prompt silently appear:
                          Python for unix and linux system administration
                          9
                          Particularly in risk groups, characteristic radiological findings may prompt targeted diagnostic work-up.
                          Pubmed
                          10
                          It could prompt Israel to retaliate against us, the security source said.
                          Reuters
                          11
                          However, with prompt diagnosis, patients can undergo life-saving open or endovascular repair.
                          Pubmed
                          12
                          There are also laws that require prompt reporting of deaths, he said.
                          Reuters
                          13
                          The United Nations' Guterres also called for a prompt and transparent investigation.
                          Reuters
                          14
                          Now, every minute after you type a command, your prompt will change:
                          Unix power tools, 3rd edition
                          15
                          Let me make two points from experience that may prompt more thought.
                          The Irish Times
                          16
                          If you need it prompt, the freight will cost more, he said.
                          Reuters
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                          Translations for prompt
                          Catalan
                          apuntar
                          Prompt through the time
                          Prompt across language varieties
                          United Kingdom
                          Common
                          United States of America
                          Common
                          New Zealand
                          Common
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