prompt

a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting"

(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"

assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

according to schedule or without delay; on time; "the train is prompt"

ready and willing or quick to act; "she is always prompt to help her friends";

performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"