Pronunciation: /flɛks/
noun a flexible movement or exercise, typically involving the bending of a limb or muscle
A1 I like to flex my muscles at the gym.
A2 She showed off her flexibility by doing the splits.
B1 The company's policy allows for some flex in work hours.
B2 He has a lot of flex in his schedule, so he can take time off whenever he wants.
C1 The team captain's leadership style is to provide flex to individual players.
C2 The CEO's decision-making process shows a great deal of flex in response to changing market conditions.
verb to bend, stretch, or tense a muscle or limb
A1 I can flex my muscles.
A2 She likes to flex her creativity by painting.
B1 He flexed his negotiation skills to get a better deal.
B2 The athlete flexed his muscles before the race.
C1 The CEO flexed his power by making important decisions.
C2 The politician flexed his influence to pass the new law.
adjective able to be bent, twisted, or stretched easily
A1 She has a flex schedule at work, so she can come in later on some days.
A2 The flex ruler is easy to bend and shape for different measurements.
B1 The company offers flex benefits such as remote work options and flexible hours.
B2 The new gym equipment is designed with a flex feature to adjust resistance levels.
C1 The flex policy allows employees to customize their work hours within certain limits.
C2 His flex approach to problem-solving allows for creative solutions to complex issues.
formal The company decided to flex their financial muscle by acquiring a smaller competitor.
informal I saw him flexing in the gym, showing off his muscles.
slang She's always flexing on social media with her designer clothes and luxury vacations.
figurative His ability to adapt to different situations really allows him to flex his skills in various settings.
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