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to coax
01
to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling
Ditransitive: to coax sb to do sth
Examples
Parents often have to coax their children into eating vegetables by making it seem enjoyable or interesting.
She had to coax her shy friend to join the party, assuring them it would be a fun and comfortable experience.
Coax
01
a cable or transmission line designed to carry high-frequency electrical signals, typically consisting of a central conductor, insulating layer, and outer shield
Examples
The technician installed a coax to connect the satellite dish.
The router was linked to the modem via a coax.
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