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Definition of flexible - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physicalable to bend easily without breaking
- The flexible ruler can bend without snapping.
2.
personalitywilling to change or compromise
- She is flexible with her schedule to accommodate others.
3.
adaptabilityable to adapt to new conditions
- The flexible plan allowed for changes in the project.
Expressions with flexible
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work schedule allowing start and end times to vary
My job offers flexible hours, so I can start at 10 AM.
system allowing staff to choose different work hours or locations
The company introduced flexible working to help parents with childcare.
work schedule where employees can choose when they work within agreed limits
The company offers flexible working hours to help staff balance work and family responsibilities.
retirement system allowing workers to choose different timing or gradual exit from work
The company introduced flexible retirement to help older staff reduce hours gradually.
account used to pay for health costs
She used her flexible spending account for the doctor's visit.
mechanical connector joining parts while allowing limited movement or misalignment
The motor uses a flexible coupling to connect the shaft to the gearbox.
bendable rotating rod transmitting turning motion around curves or corners
The dentist used a tool powered by a flexible shaft.
intestinal examination using a flexible tube
The doctor recommended a flexible sigmoidoscopy for colon screening.
work schedule allowing employees to choose or change daily start and finish times
The company offers flexible work hours to help staff balance family responsibilities.
thin disk used to store computer data
I saved my project on a flexible disk.
Origin of flexible
Latin, flexibilis (capable of being bent)
Terms with flexible included in their meaning
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material
smooth and flexible not rough or harsh
flexible timing
at a non-specific point in time
rope
long thin flexible material made of twisted fibers
animal
long flexible nose of an elephant
plumbing
flexible tube for conveying fluids
electricity
flexible insulated wire for electrical appliances
action
bend something flexible over on itself
rigid
not easily bent or flexible
adhesive
flexible material with sticky surface for sticking things
tools
tool with handle and flexible lash
flexible
able to return to original shape after stretching
power connection
flexible insulated wire used to connect electrical devices to a power source
animals
long flexible nose of an elephant
electrical device
flexible cable with a plug and one or more sockets
technology
flexible electrical cable with multiple sockets
soft flexible
soft and flexible, lacking stiffness
watering tool
flexible tube for conveying water
therapeutic warmth
flexible pad used to warm body parts
comfort
flexible container filled with hot water for warmth or pain relief
tools
flexible tool for measuring length or distance
protection
protective eyewear with two lenses in a flexible frame
book binding
having a flexible paper or thin cardboard cover
book format
book with a flexible paper cover
cleaning tool
flexible wire with bristles for cleaning pipes
Examples of flexible in a sentence
She bought a flexible straw for her drink. He is flexible in negotiations to reach a deal. Being flexible helps in adapting to new situations. Her flexible approach made her a great team leader. The company offers flexible working hours to its employees.
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- French:flexible, accommodant, ...
- German:flexibel, anpassungsfähig, ...
- Italian:flessibile, adattabile, ...
- Spanish:flexible, adaptable, ...
- Portuguese:flexível, adaptável, ...
- Chinese:柔韧的, 通融的, ...
- Japanese:柔軟な, 融通の利く, ...
- Arabic:مَرِن, لَيِّن, ...
- Hebrew:גָּמִישׁ, גָּמִישׁ, ...
- Russian:гибкий, уступчивый, ...
- Ukrainian:гнучкий, поступливий, ...
- Hindi:लचीला, समायोज्य, ...
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