COAX SOMEONE OR AN ANIMAL IN(TO SOMETHING)

coax someone or an animal in(to something): translation

coax someone or an animal in(to something)

1. to urge or persuade someone or an animal to go into something. •

We coaxed the lion into the cage with fresh meat.

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The teacher coaxed the child into the kindergarten classroom.

2. to urge or persuade someone or an animal into doing something. •

We coaxed her into singing for us.

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Janet coaxed the dog into sitting up and begging.