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Definition of Prompt |
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Prompt
A limit of time given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods. See Prompt-note. To assist or induce the action of; to move to action; to instigate; to incite. To suggest; to dictate. To remind, as an actor or an orator, of words or topics forgotten. Related Definitions: Account, Action, Actor, An, As, Assist, Dictate, Different, For, Forgotten, Given, Goods, Incite, Induce, Instigate, Limit, Move, Of, Or, Orator, Payment, Produce, Prompt-Note, Purchased, Remind, See, Suggest, The, This, Time, To, Varying, With |
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Prompt Quotations
Terror is only justice: prompt, severe and inflexible; it is then an emanation of virtue; it is less a distinct principle than a natural consequence of the general principle of democracy, applied to the most pressing wants of the country. Maximilien Robespierre I know where I'm going to be, I'm not traveling here and there and everywhere. That didn't necessarily prompt me to it but it definitely opened up my mind of saying okay, maybe this is a good time to do this. Nia Long A mother should give her children a superabundance of enthusiasm; that after they have lost all they are sure to lose on mixing with the world, enough may still remain to prompt fated support them through great actions. Augustus W. Hare For anyone to open their heart, they need the right atmosphere, and something to prompt them. For my mother it was her trip abroad: she was in a very relaxed, understanding environment. I was very sympathetic towards her. Jung Chang Since our complex societies are highly susceptible to interferences and accidents, they certainly offer ideal opportunities for a prompt disruption of normal activities. Jurgen Habermas |
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Prompt Translations
prompt in Dutch is nauwgezet, nauwkeurig, accuraat prompt in French is ponctuel prompt in German is Anforderungszeichen {n}, Bedienerhinweis {m} prompt in Latin is promptus prompt in Portuguese is alerta |
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