Cue/kjuː/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Social Interaction Often used in social contexts to mean a subtle prompt or suggestion from someone's behavior. He glanced at the door, a clear cue for us to leave. Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Flow Cues are important for smooth conversations, signaling when to speak or listen. When she paused and looked at me, I took it as my cue to chime in. Pro Tip 3/3Performance Trigger In performances, cues indicate when someone needs to take action, like entering a stage. The actor missed his cue and entered the stage late.