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Definition of prompter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
technologydevice displaying text for speakers
- The politician read from the prompter during the speech.
2.
theaterperson who helps actors remember lines
- The prompter whispered the next line to the actor.
3.
cue giverperson or thing that prompts action
- The teacher acted as a prompter for the discussion.
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device displaying text for speakers
Expressions with prompter
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person who helps actors remember lines
The theater prompter whispered the next line to the actor.
small enclosed area in a theater where a prompter sits
The actor glanced towards the prompter's box for a cue.
Origin of prompter
Latin, promptus (ready)
Terms with prompter included in their meaning
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theater
act as a prompter in theater
theater
booth where prompter sits in a theater
theater
the script copy used by a prompter
theater
small enclosed area in a theater where a prompter sits
Examples of prompter in a sentence
During the broadcast, the news anchor relied on the prompter. The prompter ensured the play ran smoothly. Without the prompter, the actor might have forgotten his lines. The alarm clock was a prompter for his day. Her friend was a prompter in her decision.
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- French:téléprompteur, souffleur, ...
- German:Teleprompter, Souffleur, ...
- Italian:suggeritore elettronico, suggeritore, ...
- Spanish:teleprompter, incitador, ...
- Portuguese:teleponto, sufleur, ...
- Chinese:提词器, 提示员, ...
- Japanese:プロンプター, 促し役, ...
- Arabic:جِهَازُ التَّلْقِينِ, ملقن, ...
- Hebrew:טֶלֶפְּרוֹמְפְּטֶר, לַחְשָׁאָן, ...
- Russian:суфлер, суфлёр, ...
- Ukrainian:суфлер, ...
- Hindi:टेलीप्रॉम्प्टर, संकेतक, ...
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