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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
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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
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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
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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
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If you need it prompt, the freight will cost more, he said.
Reuters
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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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