Cued: meaning, definitions and examples
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cued
[ kjuːd ]
signal response
Cued is the past tense of the verb 'cue', which means to give a signal or prompt to someone to do something. It is often used in contexts involving performance, theater, or communication, where one person gives another a signal to act or respond. In a broader sense, cued can also refer to any situation where someone is directed to take an action based on an external prompt or indication.
Synonyms
indicated, prompted, signaled.
Examples of usage
- She cued the dancers to start the performance.
- The teacher cued the students to begin their presentations.
- He cued the actors with a nod before the scene began.
Translations
Translations of the word "cued" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sinalizado
🇮🇳 संकेतित
🇩🇪 hinweisend
🇮🇩 diberi isyarat
🇺🇦 підказаний
🇵🇱 wskazany
🇯🇵 合図された
🇫🇷 indiqué
🇪🇸 indicado
🇹🇷 işaretlenmiş
🇰🇷 신호가 주어진
🇸🇦 مؤشر
🇨🇿 naznačený
🇸🇰 naznačený
🇨🇳 提示的
🇸🇮 opozorjen
🇮🇸 merkt
🇰🇿 белгіленген
🇬🇪 ნიშნული
🇦🇿 işarə olunmuş
🇲🇽 indicado
Etymology
The word 'cue' originates from the Latin word 'quies', which means 'rest' or 'to be quiet', reflecting the notion of being ready for something. In the 16th century, the term evolved in theatrical contexts, where it indicated a prompt for actors to begin their lines or actions. The noun 'cue' became common in performance arts, referring to both verbal and non-verbal signals. Over time, the usage expanded beyond the theater to include any type of signaling action in various fields, such as education, sports, and everyday communication. The verb form 'to cue' emerged to convey the act of providing such signals, and its past tense 'cued' reflects this developed usage in contemporary English.