cue

simple noun11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.7

A signal that is perceived by sight.

A signal that it is time for something to happen.

An emphatic way of saying 'on cue', happening at the perfect moment.

To use someone's words or behavior as a guide for your own.

Happening at exactly the right or expected moment.

To fail to notice a signal or hint.

To wait for a signal before doing something.