Cari
to soften up
[phrase form: soften]
01
melunakkan, bersikap baik untuk mempengaruhi
to be kind to someone with the intention of increasing the chances of them agreeing to one's request
Contoh-contoh
The manager softened up the team by acknowledging their hard work before introducing new challenges.
Manajer melunakkan tim dengan mengakui kerja keras mereka sebelum memperkenalkan tantangan baru.
02
melunakkan, melemahkan secara strategis
to strategically weaken an enemy, making them more vulnerable to subsequent attacks or negotiations
Contoh-contoh
Economic sanctions were implemented to soften up the hostile regime and force them to reconsider their actions.
Sanksi ekonomi diterapkan untuk melemahkan rezim yang bermusuhan dan memaksa mereka untuk mempertimbangkan kembali tindakan mereka.
03
melunakkan, melembutkan
to make something less hard or rough
Contoh-contoh
Using a file, he worked to soften the rough edges up on the wooden surface.
Menggunakan kikir, dia bekerja untuk melunakkan tepi yang kasar pada permukaan kayu.
