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cue

/kjuː/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does cue mean?

noun, verb

A signal, usually in the form of a light or a sound, given to a performer to indicate when to start or continue a performance. To give a signal to a performer to start or continue a performance.

Example

"The director gave the cue to the actor to start the monologue."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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