command prompt

kəˈmænd prɑːmpt

Definition

Definition of command prompt - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computing interface

TECH.

text-based interface for typing commands in an operating system

TECH.

He typed the shutdown command in the command prompt to turn off the computer.

command line

terminal

computer screen

TECH.

symbol on screen indicating readiness for command input

TECH.

The command prompt appeared after the system booted.

command line

terminal

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Expressions with command

command performance

task done to satisfy someone in authority

Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.

command the stage

draw focus and respect, leading the scene with confidence

She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.

command of the situation

control or authority over a situation

The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.

at one's command

adv.

available for use whenever needed

He has a fleet of cars at his command.

at someone's command

adv.

available for someone to use or control

The team is at your command for the project.

your wish is my command

exp.

i will do whatever you want

Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.

Expressions with prompt

prompt service

timely and effective help

Customers appreciate the prompt service provided by the support team.

prompt delivery

delivery of goods very soon after an order or request

The store guarantees prompt delivery on all in-stock items.

prompt attention

immediate care or action

The patient's condition required prompt attention from the medical staff.

prompt resolution

quick and effective solution to a problem

The team worked towards a prompt resolution of the issue.

prompt submission

act of submitting something without delay

Her prompt submission of the application ensured she was considered for the job.

prompt note

short message to remember something

She left a prompt note on the fridge.

prompt settlement

quick paying of money owed on a bill or account

They offer a small discount for prompt settlement of all invoices.

prompt box

window that requests user input

The prompt box asked for her password before continuing.

prompt copy

the script copy used by a prompter

The prompter held the prompt copy during the play.

prompt criticality

state where a single prompt neutron sustains a chain reaction

The reactor reached prompt criticality, necessitating immediate control measures..

Examples of command prompt in a sentence

She learned to navigate the command prompt quickly.
He typed a command at the command prompt.
The command prompt was waiting for input.

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French:invite de commande, ligne de commande, ...
German:Eingabeaufforderung, Befehlszeile, ...
Italian:prompt dei comandi, ...
Spanish:símbolo del sistema, indicador de comando, ...
Portuguese:prompt de comando, ...
Chinese:命令提示符, 指令提示符, ...
Japanese:コマンドプロンプト, コマンド入力待ち, ...
Arabic:مُحَث الأَوَامِر, موجه الأوامر, ...
Hebrew:שׁוּרַת פְּקֻדּוֹת, שׁוּרַת הַפְּקוּדָה, ...
Russian:командная строка, ...
Ukrainian:командний рядок, ...
Hindi:कमांड प्रॉम्प्ट, ...
Bengali:কমান্ড প্রম্পট, ...
Catalan:indicador d'ordres, símbol del sistema, ...
Czech:příkazový řádek, výzva k zadání příkazu, ...
Danish:kommandoprompt, ...
Dutch:opdrachtprompt, commando-prompt, ...
Greek:γραμμή εντολών, ...
Hungarian:parancssor, parancsbeviteli jelzés, ...
Khmer:ប្រអប់បញ្ចូលពាក្យបញ្ជា, សញ្ញាបញ្ជាទទួលពាក្យបញ្ជា, ...
Korean:명령 프롬프트, 커맨드 프롬프트, ...
Persian:خط فرمان, پرامپت فرمان, ...
Polish:wiersz poleceń, ...
Portuguese (BR):prompt de comando, ...
Romanian:prompt de comandă, linie de comandă, ...
Swedish:kommandotolk, kommandoprompt, ...
Thai:พรอมต์คำสั่ง, สัญลักษณ์พร้อมรับคำสั่ง, ...
Turkish:komut istemi, ...
Vietnamese:dấu nhắc lệnh, dấu nhắc, ...

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