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
She decided to soften up her colleague by complimenting their work before discussing the project changes.
Dia memutuskan untuk melunakkan rekan kerjanya dengan memuji pekerjaan mereka sebelum membahas perubahan proyek.
Before asking for a favor, he tried to soften up his friend by expressing gratitude for their ongoing support.
Sebelum meminta bantuan, dia mencoba melunakkan temannya dengan mengungkapkan rasa terima kasih atas dukungan mereka yang berkelanjutan.
02
melunakkan, melemahkan secara strategis
to strategically weaken an enemy, making them more vulnerable to subsequent attacks or negotiations
Contoh-contoh
Diplomats engaged in negotiations to soften up the rival nation before discussing more contentious issues.
Para diplomat terlibat dalam negosiasi untuk melemahkan negara saingan sebelum membahas isu-isu yang lebih kontroversial.
The military conducted a series of airstrikes to soften up the enemy's defenses before the ground assault.
Militer melakukan serangkaian serangan udara untuk melemahkan pertahanan musuh sebelum serangan darat.
03
melunakkan, melembutkan
to make something less hard or rough
Contoh-contoh
The constant stream of water over the years began to soften up the jagged edges of the stone steps.
Aliran air yang konstan selama bertahun-tahun mulai melunakkan tepian tajam dari tangga batu.
Regular application of lotion helps soften up dry and rough skin, leaving it smoother.
Penggunaan lotion secara teratur membantu melembutkan kulit kering dan kasar, membuatnya lebih halus.
