Meaning of the word prompts in English

What does prompts mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prompts

US /prɑmpts/
UK /prɒmpts/

Noun

an act of instigating; a reminder or cue

Example:
The actor forgot his lines and needed a prompt from the director.
The teacher gave the students several writing prompts.

Verb

to assist (a speaker) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten

Example:
The stage manager had to prompt the actor who forgot his lines.
The software will prompt you to save your work before closing.