Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cue
noun/verb
/kjuː/
Definition
A signal for someone to do something.
Examples
- During the rehearsal, the director gave a cue for the actors to start their lines.
- She took a deep breath as a cue to calm herself before speaking.
- The whistle was a cue for the players to begin the game.
Meaning
A cue can be a physical signal, a sound, or a phrase that prompts someone to take action or respond in a certain way.
Synonyms
- signal
- prompt
- indication
- hint
- reminder
