coax

• Substantiv, das einen Typ elektrisches Kabel bezeichnet, nämlich ein Koaxialkabel, das zur Übertragung hochfrequenter Signale wie Fernsehdaten oder Internetdaten verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a type of electrical cable, specifically coaxial cable, used for transmitting high-frequency signals such as television or internet data.

1. Persuasion or flatteryB2informal

   The act of persuading someone gently or gradually, often using flattery or patience.

   Überredung

   • It took a lot of coax to get him to agree to the plan.
   • She used coax to convince her child to eat vegetables.
   • With a little coax, the cat came out from under the bed.

   Synonymeblandishmentcajoleryenticementflatteryinducementpersuasionwheedling

• Verb, das ausdrückt, jemanden durch sanftes Zureden, Geduld oder Schmeichelei dazu zu bringen, etwas zu tun.

A verb used to indicate the act of persuading or gently encouraging someone to do something, often through flattery or patient effort.

1. Persuade gentlyB2formal

   To persuade someone to do something by using gentle, patient, and kind words or actions.

   Überreden

   • She coaxed the shy child into singing a song.
   • He coaxed his friend into joining the club.
   • The mother coaxed her baby to eat the vegetables.

   Synonymecajoleconvinceenticeinveiglepersuadesweet-talktalk intourgewheedle

   Antonymebullycoercecompelforcepressurepush

2. Obtain by flatteryB2formal

   To get something from someone by using flattery or gentle persuasion.

   Durch Schmeichelei erlangen

   • He coaxed a promise out of his sister.
   • She coaxed the secret from her friend.
   • They coaxed a donation from the wealthy businessman.

   Synonymeblarneycajoleinveiglesoft-soapsweet-talkwheedle

3. Manipulate carefullyC1formal

   To make something work or function by careful, gentle handling.

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   • The mechanic coaxed the old engine back to life.
   • She coaxed the stubborn lock open with a pin.
   • He coaxed the fire to burn brighter by adding kindling.

   Synonymeeasefinagleguidemaneuvermanipulatenudgewanglework

   Antonymebullycompeldriveforce