Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cue-in

verb
/kjuː ɪn/
Definition
A signal or prompt indicating when to begin a specific action or behavior.
Examples
  • During the rehearsal, the director will cue-in the actors at the right moment.
  • She cued in her team to start the presentation when the timer hit zero.
Meaning
To cue-in means to receive a signal that activates or triggers a response, often in performance or communication contexts.
Synonyms
  • prompt
  • signal
  • indicate