Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prompt-the-question
phrase
‘prɒmpt ðə ‘kwɛstʃən
Definition
To encourage or stimulate someone to think, discuss, or ask about a particular topic or issue.
Examples
- During the meeting, she decided to prompt-the-question about the project’s timeline.
- The teacher aimed to prompt-the-question regarding the importance of environmental conservation.
- In her speech, she used anecdotes to prompt-the-question among the audience about social justice.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when a person is called to engage in a conversation or inquiry about something specific that may not have been addressed directly.
Synonyms
- encourage discussion
- stimulate inquiry
- raise the issue
- initiate conversation
