Definitions

1. verb

to persuade or attract someone, especially with flattery or gentle pressure, into doing something

“She tried to coax her child to eat the vegetables.”

2. verb

to communicate with someone, especially in a way that is gentle and careful

“The teacher tried to coax the shy student to answer the question.”

3. noun

a thin flexible wire, especially one used for transmitting electrical signals

“The coax cable was damaged during the move.”

4. noun

a person or thing that attracts or persuades someone, especially in a gentle and subtle way

“The salesperson was a good coax to get people to buy the product.”