coax

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de cable eléctrico, concretamente el cable coaxial, utilizado para transmitir señales de alta frecuencia, como datos de televisión o de internet.

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.

   Persuasión o halago

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblandishmentcajoleryenticementflatteryinducementpersuasionwheedling

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de persuadir o animar suavemente a alguien a hacer algo, a menudo mediante halagos o esfuerzos pacientes.

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.

   Persuadir suavemente

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscajoleconvinceenticeinveiglepersuadesweet-talktalk intourgewheedle

   Antónimosbullycoercecompelforcepressurepush

2. Obtain by flatteryB2formal

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

   Obtener mediante halagos

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

   Sinónimosblarneycajoleinveiglesoft-soapsweet-talkwheedle

3. Manipulate carefullyC1formal

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

   manipular con cuidado

   • 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.

   Sinónimoseasefinagleguidemaneuvermanipulatenudgewanglework

   Antónimosbullycompeldriveforce