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be rigid

[/bi ˈrɪdʒɪd/]
verb phrase
ser rígido
1. to be stiff, inflexible, or not able to bend
The metal frame is rigid and cannot be bent easily.
O quadro de metal é rígido e não pode ser facilmente dobrado.
2. to be strict, firm, or unyielding in rules, discipline, or principles
The company has rigid policies about dress code.
A empresa tem políticas rígidas sobre código de vestuário.
3. to be fixed or set without possibility of change
The schedule is rigid and cannot accommodate changes.
O cronograma é rígido e não pode acomodar mudanças.
Synonyms
be stiffbe inflexiblebe firmbe unyieldingbe strict
Antonyms
be flexiblebe pliablebe yieldingbe relaxedbe lenient

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser rígido
most common usage
São Paulo
ser rígido
standard usage
Portugal
ser rígido
standard usage, also 'estar rígido' for temporary state

Related Idioms & Phrases

rigid as a board
rigid in one's ways
maintain rigid control
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