flexible
word
/ˈfɫɛksəbəɫ/
FLEK-suh-buhl
/flˈɛksɪbəl/
FLEK-si-buhl
Definition
Able to bend easily without breaking, or able to change easily to suit new conditions or situations.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes materials, schedules, and people who can adapt to change. In business, 'flexible hours' means variable working times. Often paired with 'approach', 'attitude', or 'schedule'. Do not confuse with 'agile', which focuses on speed and movement.
Spanish: flexible - adaptablePortuguese (BR): flexível - maleávelPortuguese (PT): flexível - maleávelChinese (Simplified): 灵活的 - 柔韧的Chinese (Traditional): 靈活的 - 柔韌的Hindi: लचीलाArabic: مرن - قابل للتكيفBengali: নমনীয় - অভিযোজনশীলRussian: гибкий - податливыйJapanese: 柔軟なVietnamese: linh hoạt - dẻoKorean: 유연한Turkish: esnek - uyumluUrdu: لچکدارIndonesian: fleksibel - lentur
Example Sentences
Being flexible helped her succeed in a new country.
natural
You have to stay flexible if you want to work in this industry.
natural
This material is very flexible.
basic
Our teacher is flexible with deadlines.
basic
You need to be flexible when plans change.
basic
I have flexible working hours, so I can leave early today.
natural