Respond

/rɪˈspɒnd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to reply or answer to something.

She didn’t respond to my email for several days.

to react or behave in a particular way when something is said or done.

How did you respond to the changes in the policy?

to provide a solution or a reaction to a stimulus.

The team was quick to respond to the emergency situation.

to operate or to take action as a reaction to a certain event.

The firefighters responded promptly to the call.

Middle English: from Latin respondere, from re- 'back' and spondere 'to pledge.'

respond to

To reply to or react to something.

fail to respond

To not provide a reply or reaction.

respond in kind

To reply in a similar manner.

response

A reply or reaction to something.

responsive

Reacting quickly and positively.

Hit me back

If you get this message, hit me back.

Drop a line

If you need anything, just drop a line.