soften up

UK
/ˈsɒf.ən ʌp/
US
/ˈsɔːf.ən ʌp/

Übersetzungen

soften upverb
softened up
Präteritum
softened up
Partizip Perfekt
softening up
Gerundium
UK
/ˈsɒf.ən ʌp/
US
/ˈsɔːf.ən ʌp/
The rain helped to soften up the ground for planting.
Дождь помог размягчить землю для посадки.
He tried to soften up his boss before asking for a raise.
Он попытался смягчить своего начальника, прежде чем попросить о повышении зарплаты.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

soften upverb
To make something less hard or firm.
She used a rolling pin to soften up the dough before baking.
To make someone more amenable or susceptible to persuasion.
He tried to soften up his boss with compliments before asking for a raise.
To reduce the severity or intensity of something.
The company decided to soften up its stance on remote work policies.