Cued Meaning in English
word · lemma: cue
Definition
Given a signal or prompt to start doing something, usually as a reminder or instruction. Used when someone is told it's their turn or when to react.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in performing arts, presentations, or teamwork: a person is 'cued' to act or speak. Passive form ('was cued') is common. Often involves waiting for a sign or signal, not for physical objects.
Spanish: señalado - avisadoPortuguese (BR): sinalizado - avisadoPortuguese (PT): sinalizado - alertadoChinese (Simplified): 提示 - 暗示Chinese (Traditional): 提示 - 暗示Hindi: संकेत दिया गयाArabic: مُعطى إشارةBengali: সঙ্কেত দেওয়া - সংকেত পাওয়াRussian: подан сигнал - получил сигналJapanese: 合図された - 合図を出すVietnamese: ra dấu hiệu - được nhắcKorean: 신호를 받은 - 신호를 주다Turkish: işaret verildi - sinyal aldıUrdu: اشارہ دیا گیا - اشارہ ملناIndonesian: diberi isyarat - memberi isyarat
Example Sentences
When you are cued, please raise your hand.
basic
He only started talking after he was cued by the director.
natural
Don’t worry, you’ll be cued when it’s your turn to answer.
natural
Everyone was perfectly cued, so the show ran smoothly.
natural
She was cued to enter the stage when the music started.
basic
The actor cued his partner for the next line.
basic