prompter
ˈprɒmptə
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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.
autocue teleprompter
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.
initiator instigator
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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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  1. French:téléprompteur, souffleur, ...
  2. German:Teleprompter, Souffleur, ...
  3. Italian:suggeritore elettronico, suggeritore, ...
  4. Spanish:teleprompter, incitador, ...
  5. Portuguese:teleponto, sufleur, ...
  6. Chinese:提词器, 提示员, ...
  7. Japanese:プロンプター, 促し役, ...
  8. Arabic:جِهَازُ التَّلْقِينِ, ملقن, ...
  9. Hebrew:טֶלֶפְּרוֹמְפְּטֶר, לַחְשָׁאָן, ...
  10. Russian:суфлер, суфлёр, ...
  11. Ukrainian:суфлер, ...
  12. Hindi:टेलीप्रॉम्प्टर, संकेतक, ...

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