Meaning ofcoaxin English

Verb

1. to persuade through flattery; gentle manipulation
   She tried to coax her sister into attending the party by praising her dress.
2. to manipulate into a desired state
   The engineer had to coax the old machine into working again by adjusting its parts.
3. to influence someone gradually
   The manager will coax the employee into taking on more responsibilities.
4. to carefully guide into position
   The farmer had to coax the stubborn horse into the trailer.