Pronunciation: /kjuː/
noun a signal for someone to do something
A1 She took a deep breath as a cue before starting her presentation.
A2 The actor missed his cue and entered the stage too early.
B1 The teacher gave the students a cue to begin the experiment.
B2 The director used a subtle cue to signal the actors to change their positions.
C1 The orchestra conductor used a series of cues to guide the musicians through the complex piece.
C2 The detective picked up on a subtle cue that led to the breakthrough in the case.
verb to give a cue to someone
A1 She cued the music to start the dance.
A2 The coach cued the team to begin their warm-up drills.
B1 The director cued the actors to enter the stage at the right moment.
B2 The conductor cued the orchestra for the final crescendo.
C1 The technician cued the lighting effects perfectly to enhance the performance.
C2 The DJ cued the next song seamlessly, keeping the party going.
formal The actor waited for his cue before delivering his lines on stage.
informal When you hear the music change, that's your cue to start dancing.
slang I totally missed my cue to leave the party early.
figurative Her sudden silence was a cue that something was wrong.
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