cues
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkjuz// UK //kjˈuːz// cues
n. a small sign or signal that tells you what to do next. You use this word when someone gives you a hint about how to behave or when to act.
n. a signal, gesture, or remark that prompts a specific action or response. Often used in the plural to refer to subtle indicators of social expectation or timing.
She gave him a cue to start speaking.
The actor waited for the director's cue before stepping onto the stage.
Social interactions rely on subtle verbal and non-verbal cues that guide conversation flow without explicit instruction.