B2adjectivework
US/ˈflek.sə.bəl/
UK/ˈflek.sə.bəl/
able to change easily to suit new situations, or able to bend without breaking
In context
The job offers flexible hours, so I can pick my son up from school.
Our manager is quite flexible about working from home on Fridays.
The phone case is made of a flexible plastic that doesn't crack.
Words that go with flexible
adjective + noun
- flexible hoursFlexible hours are now one of the most wanted job benefits.
- flexible workingThe law gives parents the right to ask for flexible working.
- flexible scheduleGig workers like the flexible schedule but miss the security of a salary.
adverb + adjective
- highly flexibleThe new software is highly flexible and easy to update.
adjective + preposition
- flexible aboutWe can be flexible about the start date if you need more time.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My working time is flexible time.Correct: I have flexible hours.