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to soften up
[phrase form: soften]
01
ablandar a, suavizar a
to be kind to someone with the intention of increasing the chances of them agreeing to one's request
Ejemplos
The manager softened up the team by acknowledging their hard work before introducing new challenges.
El manager suavizó al equipo reconociendo su arduo trabajo antes de introducir nuevos desafíos.
02
ablandar, debilitar estratégicamente
to strategically weaken an enemy, making them more vulnerable to subsequent attacks or negotiations
Ejemplos
Economic sanctions were implemented to soften up the hostile regime and force them to reconsider their actions.
Se implementaron sanciones económicas para debilitar al régimen hostil y obligarlos a reconsiderar sus acciones.
03
ablandar, suavizar
to make something less hard or rough
Ejemplos
Using a file, he worked to soften the rough edges up on the wooden surface.
Usando una lima, trabajó para suavizar los bordes ásperos en la superficie de madera.
