coax

US /koʊks/
UK /koʊks/
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1.

membujuk, merayu, mengajak

persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something

:
He tried to coax her into singing.
Dia mencoba membujuknya untuk bernyanyi.
She had to coax the child to eat his vegetables.
Dia harus membujuk anak itu untuk makan sayurannya.
2.

memasukkan dengan hati-hati, mengatur dengan lembut

manipulate (a device) with care and persistence to achieve a desired result

:
He had to coax the old engine to start.
Dia harus membujuk mesin tua itu untuk menyala.
She carefully coaxed the thread through the needle's eye.
Dia dengan hati-hati memasukkan benang melalui lubang jarum.