Response/rɪˈspɑːns/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Expect Promptness Used when expecting a quick answer or decision from someone. I need your response within the hour. Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Flow Indicates the continuation in conversations, where 'response' shows engagement. He nodded in response to my comment. Pro Tip 3/3Effectiveness Gauge Assesses the appropriateness or success of a reply in context. Her response defused the tense situation.