Promptly - English meaning

phrase

If you do something as soon as possible, you do it as quickly as you can

Usage examples:

We need the repairs done as soon as possible., you need to send off the document as soon as possibl…

abbreviation

As soon as possible.

Usage examples:

Fill in your form and send it to us asap

Abbreviation for as soon as possible

Usage examples:

Please reply asap.

idiom

Immediately

Usage examples:

You have to call him at once ., everything happened at once – she graduated, got a job, and got mar…

adverb

With speed and efficiency.

Usage examples:

The directors will move expeditiously to reach a conclusion

adverb

Quickly

Usage examples:

This case was expeditiously settled., the companies succeeded in closing the deal expeditiously.

adjective

Moving or capable of moving at high speed.

Usage examples:

A fast and powerful car

adverb

Engaging in or involving activities characterized by excitement, extranvagance, and risk-taking.

Usage examples:

The fast life she led in london

verb

Abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance.

Usage examples:

The ministry instructed people to fast

adverb

At once; instantly.

Usage examples:

I rang immediately for an ambulance

conjunction

As soon as.

Usage examples:

Let me know immediately she arrives

adverb

Now or without waiting or thinking

Usage examples:

The plane began to turn to the left almost immediately after takeoff., turn left, and the bathroom …

idiom

Exactly correct

Usage examples:

She was right on the button when she said i'd regret moving out.

phrase

Exactly on time.

Usage examples:

He arrived on the dot at nine o'clock

idiom

Exactly at the stated or expected time

Usage examples:

The plane landed at two o'clock on the dot., uk she came promptly on the dot of eleven.

noun

A thin piece of metal having a pointed end that is forced into wood or another substance by hitting the other end with a hammer, and is used esp. to join two pieces or to hold something in place

Usage examples:

[ m ] workmen were nailing down the carpet., he nailed the box shut., we finally nailed the guys du…

verb

To prove that someone is guilty of doing something

Usage examples:

Identifying and nailing insider dealers in the credit markets is a difficult task., he nailed the i…

idiom

At the expected time

phrase

Punctual; punctually.

Usage examples:

The train was on time

adjective

Used to describe something that arrives, happens, or is done when it should and is not late

Usage examples:

The airline ranked last in on-time arrivals last month., lenders might offer a discount after a bor…

adverb

At the agreed or proper time; promptly.

Usage examples:

Four out of five trains were arriving punctually

adverb

At exactly the right time

Usage examples:

The meeting started punctually at ten.

adverb

At a fast speed; rapidly.

Usage examples:

Reg's illness progressed frighteningly quickly

adverb

At a fast speed

Usage examples:

We'll have to walk quickly to get there on time., quickly now, you two, daddy's waiting in the car!…

adverb

Very quickly; at a great rate.

Usage examples:

The business is expanding rapidly

adverb

In a fast or sudden way

Usage examples:

Things are changing very rapidly., the country's oil reserves are rapidly declining.

adverb

Quickly or promptly.

Usage examples:

Your claim will be dealt with as speedily as possible

adverb

In a quick way

Usage examples:

The problem was speedily solved., their tour speedily sold out.

adverb

At high speed; quickly.

Usage examples:

She got up and walked swiftly to the door

adverb

Quickly or immediately

Usage examples:

Walking swiftly, he was at the office within minutes.