coax

• Nom désignant un type de câble électrique, plus précisément le câble coaxial, utilisé pour transmettre des signaux à haute fréquence tels que les données de télévision ou 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.

   Action de persuader en douceur

   • 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.

   Synonymesblandishmentcajoleryenticementflatteryinducementpersuasionwheedling

• Verbe désignant l'action de convaincre ou d'encourager doucement quelqu'un à faire quelque chose, souvent par la flatterie ou des efforts patients.

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.

   amener doucement

   • 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.

   Synonymescajoleconvinceenticeinveiglepersuadesweet-talktalk intourgewheedle

   Antonymesbullycoercecompelforcepressurepush

2. Obtain by flatteryB2formal

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

   Obtenir par flatterie

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

   Synonymesblarneycajoleinveiglesoft-soapsweet-talkwheedle

3. Manipulate carefullyC1formal

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

   manipuler avec précaution

   • 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.

   Synonymeseasefinagleguidemaneuvermanipulatenudgewanglework

   Antonymesbullycompeldriveforce