backupprompt
nounUK /ˈbækʌp prɒmpt/
US /ˈbækʌp prɑːmpt/
A backup prompt is a second question that helps you if the first one is too hard.
When the computer did not understand my first question, it showed a backup prompt to help me.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A reminder that appears if you forget to do something.
The app sent a backup prompt when I forgot to save my work.
3. A spare instruction used when the main one fails.
The robot used a backup prompt to find its way back.
4. A gentle nudge given after a pause.
After a few seconds, a backup prompt appeared on the screen.