cue1
n.
- a signal to an actor or other performer to enter or to begin their speech or performance.
▸a signal or prompt for action.
- Psychology a feature of something perceived that is used in the brain's interpretation of the perception.
- a facility for playing through an audio or video recording very rapidly until a desired starting point is reached.
v.
(cues, cueing or cuing, cued)
- give a cue to or for.
▸act as a prompt or reminder.
- set a piece of audio or video equipment in readiness to play (a particular part of a recording).
Phrase
- on cue
at the correct moment.
Etymology
C16: of unknown origin.
cue2
n.
a long tapering wooden rod for striking the ball in snooker, billiards, etc.
v.
(cues, cueing or cuing, cued)
use a cue to strike the ball.
Derivative
Etymology
C18 (denoting a long plait or pigtail): var. of queue.