directioncue
nounUK /dɪˈrɛkʃən kjuː/
US /dəˈrɛkʃən kjuː/
A direction cue is a little sign or signal that tells you which way to go.
The arrow on the floor was a direction cue that pointed us to the exit.
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2. A stage instruction telling an actor where to move.
The director gave the actor a direction cue to walk to the left side of the stage.
3. A prompt in a video game that shows the player which way to travel.
A glowing direction cue appeared on the screen, pointing toward the next level.
4. A spoken or visual hint that helps someone find their way in a new place.
The tour guide used a colored flag as a direction cue for the group.