flexibly
gb/flˈɛksəbli/ us/flˈɛksəbli/
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adverb
B2
property
1
in an adaptable, changeable way
in a way that can change easily when needed
Tipar de utilizare:
[do something] flexibly
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *flexible* (adjective) where *flexibly* (adverb) is needed: “handle it flexible” → “handle it flexibly.”
Sinonime
adaptably (Directly emphasizes changing to fit conditions.)
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responsively (Highlights reacting quickly to what happens.)
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open-mindedly (Focuses on willingness to consider alternatives.)
Antonime
rigidly (Without allowing change or variation.)
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inflexibly (Not willing or able to adapt.)
Colocații
respond flexibly
|adapt flexibly
|adjust flexibly
|plan flexibly
|manage flexibly
|handle flexibly
|interpret flexibly
|apply flexibly
|use flexibly
|design flexibly
Teme
communication
|problem_solving
|work
Exemple
- The team needs to respond flexibly to changes in customer demand.
- Our policy is written broadly so it can be applied flexibly in unusual cases.
- She approached the problem flexibly and tried several solutions.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We must work flexibly when plans change.
- Try to think flexibly.
adverb
business
B2
property
2
with flexible time arrangements
with hours that can change; not fixed
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] work(s) flexibly
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t confuse with *remotely*: working flexibly may include remote work, but it mainly refers to flexible hours/arrangements.
Sinonime
on a flexible schedule (A common rephrasing that makes the schedule explicit.)
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with flexible hours (Focuses specifically on working time.)
Antonime
to a fixed schedule (Hours and times are set and do not vary.)
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on set hours (Emphasizes predetermined working hours.)
Colocații
work flexibly
|arrange flexibly
|schedule flexibly
|study flexibly
|operate flexibly
|be able to work flexibly
|allow staff to work flexibly
|work flexibly from home
|flexibly arranged hours
|flexibly scheduled shifts
Teme
work
|education
|daily_life
Exemple
- Parents can work flexibly, as long as they attend the weekly meeting.
- During exam season, she studies flexibly and takes breaks when she needs to.
- The company lets employees work flexibly two days a week.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I work flexibly on Fridays.
- My hours are flexibly arranged.
adverb
C1
property
3
in a way that bends easily
in a way that can bend easily
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] bend(s)/move(s) flexibly
Greșeală frecventă:
For physical movement, *flexibly* describes how something bends; *flexibly* is not the same as *carefully* or *gently*.
Sinonime
supplely (Often used for bodies and movement; more literary.)
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pliantly (Emphasizes easy bending; can sound formal.)
Antonime
stiffly (With difficulty bending or moving.)
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rigidly (Not bending; fixed in position.)
Colocații
bend flexibly
|move flexibly
|flexibly jointed
|flexibly mounted
|flexibly connected
|flexibly supported
|flexibly attached
|flexibly bending
|flexibly linked
|flexibly positioned
Teme
body
|sports
|engineering
Exemple
- The cable is designed to bend flexibly without cracking.
- Dancers train so they can move flexibly through each position.
- The hinge allows the panel to rotate flexibly as the frame expands.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- This plastic bends flexibly.
- He can move flexibly after training.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
flexibly
IPA
GB/flˈɛksəbli/
US/flˈɛksəbli/
Silabe și accent
flex - ibly (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (flex)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: flexibly
- Plural: flexiblies
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
flexiblies
noun
Core family
flexible
adjective A2
flexibility
noun B1
Related words
flex
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
inflexibly
adverb
inflexibility
noun
Expresii
flexibly priced
1/flˈɛksəbli pɹˈaɪst/
fixed phrase
business
priced with variable rates
priced so the cost can change
Exemple
- The software is flexibly priced for small teams and large companies.
- They offer a flexibly priced subscription based on usage.
- The venue has flexibly priced packages for different budgets.
flexibly scheduled
1/flˈɛksəbli skˈɛd͡ʒuld/
fixed phrase
business
scheduled with adjustable times
planned so the times can change
Exemple
- The role offers flexibly scheduled shifts for students.
- We provide flexibly scheduled appointments, including evenings.
- She prefers flexibly scheduled work because of childcare.
respond flexibly
1/ɹɪspˈɑnd flˈɛksəbli/
fixed phrase
adapt response to changes
to change your response when needed
Exemple
- Customer support should respond flexibly to unusual requests.
- Small businesses often respond flexibly to sudden supply problems.
- Teachers may need to respond flexibly when technology fails.
work flexibly
1/wˈɚk flˈɛksəbli/
fixed phrase
business
work with flexible arrangements
to work with hours that can change
Exemple
- After returning from leave, she asked to work flexibly for three months.
- Many roles can be done flexibly if the team communicates well.
- He works flexibly from home on Wednesdays.