Agile
[/ˈædʒəl/ or /ˈædʒaɪl/]
adjective
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1. able to move quickly and easily; having the ability to respond rapidly to change
The agile dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
A dançarina ágil se movia graciosamente pelo palco.
2. mentally quick or sharp; able to think and understand quickly
She has an agile mind and can solve problems rapidly.
Ela tem uma mente ágil e consegue resolver problemas rapidamente.
3. in business/technology, relating to a flexible methodology for project management and software development
Our team uses agile methodology to deliver software faster.
Nosso time usa metodologia ágil para entregar software mais rapidamente.
In modern tech and business culture, particularly in Brazil and the USA, 'agile' has become a buzzword referring to project management methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. Companies increasingly advertise themselves as 'agile' to emphasize flexibility and rapid adaptation. In traditional contexts, it simply describes physical or mental quickness. The term has heavily influenced Brazilian startup and corporate vocabulary since the 2000s.
NYC Slang
quick on one's feet, sharp, nimble
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