prod

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to try to make someone do something, especially when they are being slow.

v. to stimulate or prompt someone into action, typically through persistent reminders or persuasion.

“I had to prod my brother several times before he finally cleaned his room.”

“The manager had to prod the design team to meet the deadline, as they were falling behind schedule due to minor revisions.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a quick push with a finger or a pointed object.

n. an act of poking or jabbing; a physical stimulus intended to get attention.

“He gave me a sharp prod in the ribs to stop me from laughing.”

“A firm prod from the shepherd's staff was enough to get the stubborn sheep moving through the gate.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Slang · Technical

n. the live version of a website or software that real users see.

n. a clipping of 'production'; refers to the live environment where software is deployed for end-users.

“We shouldn't test new features in prod because it might crash the site.”

“The senior engineer warned the juniors never to push unverified code directly to prod during peak traffic hours.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Slang · Vulgar · Dialect

n. an insulting word for a Protestant person.

n. a derogatory term for a Protestant, primarily used in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland.

“He was shouted at with a nasty slur, being called a prod by the angry crowd.”

“The use of the term 'prod' in sectarian chants remains a significant issue in certain football rivalries in Glasgow.”