cue kyoo noun verb WS #11

a signal to begin; a stick used in billiards or pool; a hint or prompt

1. The director gave the lighting technician a cue to dim the lights.
2. The billiards cue was made of polished maple wood.
3. The actor missed his cue and entered the stage too late.
4. She chalked her pool cue before lining up the shot.
5. Take your cue from the conductor when it's time to start playing.

to give a signal or prompt to someone

1. The DJ will cue the next song during the commercial break.
2. The stage manager will cue the actors when it's time for their entrance.
3. The teacher cued the students to begin the test.
4. She cued him with a subtle nod that it was time to leave.
5. Please cue the music when the bride begins walking down the aisle.