Cue
Noun
UK
/kjuː/
US
/kjuː/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A signal for someone to do something.
Example
"Her voice rising was a clear cue that she was getting irritated."
"The director gave the actor a cue to walk on stage and start the next scene."
"When the light turns green, that’s your cue to start moving."
Explanation
A cue is a signal or hint that tells someone to do something or that something is about to happen. In plays, actors wait for their cue before speaking. In daily life, yawning may be a cue that someone is tired. Cues can be spoken, visual, or even emotional—like someone frowning as a cue they’re upset. It helps people respond at the right moment.