handle with skill; coerce; act coyly
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to handle with skill; to grasp; to control
neutralUsed to describe skillful handling or precise control over a situation, degree, or timing.
He is very good at gauging the appropriateness of his words.
As a coach, you need to carefully control the intensity of training.
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The amount of force for this movement is hard to judge precisely.
adjective
to act coyly; to be affected; to be finicky
dialectA dialectal usage, often used negatively to criticize someone for not being straightforward or for being overly mannered.
If you have something to say, just say it directly, stop being so coy!
He hemmed and hawed for a long time but still didn't dare to voice his opinion.
verb
to make things difficult for someone; to coerce; to put pressure on
dialectA dialectal usage, meaning to intentionally create obstacles or to pressure someone into doing something.
He just wants to pressure me into agreeing to his terms.
Don't be difficult, let's discuss this properly if you have something to say.