26984 words

flexible

6 definitions ā€¢ 12 examples
1
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation:

Examples:

My schedule is flexible - I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.
2
able to bend or to be bent easily without breaking:

Examples:

Rubber is a flexible substance.
Dancers and gymnasts need to be very flexible (= able to bend their bodies easily).
3
able to change or be changed easily according to the situation:

Examples:

Iā€™m fortunate because my job has flexible hours, and I can come and go pretty much as I want.
4
able to bend or be bent easily without breaking:

Examples:

The wire has to be flexible enough to go around corners of the room.
5
a flexible person or company can work in different ways, at different times, or in different places when it is necessary:

Examples:

How can we encourage employees to be more flexible?
be flexible about sth Companies can now be more flexible about where they site their operations.
a flexible approach/attitude
6
something that is flexible can change or be changed according to the situation:

Examples:

The pay and benefits are good, and the hours are flexible.
a flexible mortgage/loan With a flexible mortgage you can pay more or less than your agreed monthly payment.
flexible work/jobs
a flexible pension

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