Prompts meaning : 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. (writing) A suggestion for inspiration given to an author. To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do. To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing. To initiate; to cause or lead to.