B2adverbworkeducation
US/ˈflek.sə.bli/
UK/ˈflek.sə.bli/
in a way that can change easily to suit new situations
In context
Employees who can work flexibly are often more productive and less stressed.
The software adapts flexibly to different screen sizes.
Good teachers think flexibly when a lesson plan fails.
Words that go with flexibly
verb + adverb
- work flexiblyMany parents want to work flexibly.
- think flexiblyManagers must think flexibly in a crisis.
- respond flexiblyThe team responded flexibly to the changes.
- use flexiblyThe room can be used flexibly for meetings or classes.
- adapt flexiblyPlants adapt flexibly to dry conditions.
adverb + adjective
- flexibly structuredThe course is flexibly structured.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
work flexibleCorrect: work flexibly