Push vs Prompt - What's the difference?

Push is a related term of prompt.

In computing|lang=en terms the difference between push and prompt

is that push is (computing) the addition of a data item to the top of a stack while prompt is (computing) a symbol that appears on a monitor to indicate that the computer is ready to receive input.

As verbs the difference between push and prompt

is that push is (intransitive) to apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force while prompt is to lead someone toward what they should say or do.

As nouns the difference between push and prompt

is that push is a short, directed application of force; an act of pushing or push can be (obsolete|uk|dialect) a pustule; a pimple while prompt is a reminder or cue.

As an adjective prompt is

(archaic) ready, willing (to act).

push

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) ).

Verb

(es)

(intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

In his anger he pushed me against the wall and threatened me.

You need to push quite hard to get this door open.

To continually attempt to persuade (a person) into a particular course of action.

* Jonathan Swift

We are pushed for an answer.

* Spectator

Ambition pushes the soul to such actions as are apt to procure honour to the actor.

To press or urge forward; to drive.

to push''' an objection too far; to '''push one's luck

* Dryden

to push his fortune

To continually promote (a point of view, a product for sale, etc.).

Stop pushing the issue — I'm not interested.

They're pushing that perfume again.

There were two men hanging around the school gates today, pushing drugs.

(informal) To approach; to come close to.

My old car is pushing 250,000 miles.

He's pushing sixty.'' (= ''he's nearly sixty years old )

To tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

During childbirth, there are times when the obstetrician advises the woman not to push .

To continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

To make a higher bid at an auction.

(poker) To make an all-in bet.

(chess) To move (a pawn) directly forward.

(computing) To add (a data item) to the top of a stack.

* 1992 , Michael A. Miller, The 68000 Microprocessor Family: Architecture, Programming, and Applications (page 47)

When the microprocessor decodes the JSR opcode, it stores the operand into the TEMP register and pushes the current contents of the PC ($00 0128) onto the stack.

(obsolete) To thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

* Bible, Exodus xxi. 32

If the ox shall push a manservant or maidservant, the ox shall be stoned.

To burst out of its pot, as a bud or shoot.

Synonyms

* to press, to shove, to thrutch * (continue to attempt to persuade) to press, to urge * (continue to promote) to press, to advertise, to promote * (come close to) to approach, to near * to press, to shove, to thring * (tense the muscles in the abdomen in order to expel its contents) to bear down

Antonyms

* (apply a force to something so it moves away) to draw, to pull, to tug * (put onto a stack) to pop

Derived terms

* pedal pushers * push around * push-bike * pushful * push in * push off * push one's luck * pushover * push someone's buttons * push it * push-up * pushy

Noun

(es)

A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.

Give the door a hard push if it sticks.

An act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents.

One more push and the baby will be out.

A great effort (to do something).

Some details got lost in the push to get the project done.

Let's give one last push on our advertising campaign.

(military) A marching or drill maneuver/manoeuvre performed by moving a formation (especially a company front) forward or toward the audience, usually to accompany a dramatic climax or crescendo in the music.

A wager that results in no loss or gain for the bettor as a result of a tie or even score

(computing) The addition of a data item to the top of a stack.

(Internet, uncountable) The situation where a server sends data to a client without waiting for a request, as in server push'', ''push technology .

(dated) A crowd or throng or people

* 1891 , Banjo Paterson,

Till some wild, excited person

Galloped down the township cursing,

"Sydney push have mobbed Macpherson,

Roll up, Dandaloo!"

Derived terms

* give someone the push

Etymology 2

Probably (etyl) poche. See pouch.

Noun

(es)

(obsolete, UK, dialect) A pustule; a pimple.

(Francis Bacon)

1000 English basic words ----

prompt

English

Adjective

(en adjective)

(archaic) Ready, willing (to act).

* 1623 , William Shakespeare, Antony & Cleopatra , III.8:

Tell him, I am prompt To lay my Crowne at's feete, and there to kneele.

Quick, acting without delay.

He was very prompt at getting a new job.

On time, punctual.

Be prompt for your appointment.

Derived terms

* promptness

Noun

(en noun)

A reminder or cue.

(business, dated) A time limit given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods.

* John Stuart Mill

To cover any probable difference of price which might arise before the expiration of the prompt , which for this article [tea] is three months.

(computing) A symbol that appears on a monitor to indicate that the computer is ready to receive input.

I filled in my name where the prompt appeared on the computer screen but my account wasn't recognized.

(writing) A suggestion for inspiration given to an author.

Verb

(en verb)

To lead someone toward what they should say or do.

I prompted him to get a new job.

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(theater, and, television) - to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.

If he forgets his words I will prompt him.

Synonyms

* See also

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