Id | ESLPod_0899_WE_1472 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 899 |
Episode Title | Purchasing and Using an E-Ticket |
Phrase | to prompt |
Text | The verb "to prompt," in this podcast, means to cue someone to do something, or to give a signal or make a request indicating that a person needs to do something: "Howard uses a special alarm on his computer to prompt him to stand up and go for a short walk every hour." The verb "to prompt" also means to make someone want to do something: "What prompted you to study architecture?" In acting, "to prompt" means to remind an actor of what he or she is supposed to say next: "Don't worry, if you forget your line. The director will prompt you." As an adjective, "prompt" means quickly, soon, or at the right time: "Thank you for your prompt reply." Or, "Please arrive promptly as we will not wait for anyone who arrives late." |
Topics | Travel |
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