PROMPTS

A reminder or cue.

A time limit given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods.

A sequence of characters that appears on a monitor to indicate that the computer is ready to receive input.

"I filled in my name where the prompt appeared on the computer screen but my account wasn't recognized."

To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.

"I prompted him to get a new job."

To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.

"If he forgets his words I will prompt him."

To initiate; to cause or lead to.