demonstrate agility

[ˌdɛmənˈstreɪt ˈædʒɪlɪti]
verb phrase
demonstrar agilidade
1. to show or prove one's ability to move quickly, think rapidly, or respond swiftly
The gymnast demonstrated agility with her impressive floor routine.
A ginasta demonstrou agilidade com seu impressionante exercício de solo.
2. to display flexibility and quick adaptation to changing circumstances
The company demonstrated agility by quickly pivoting to remote work during the pandemic.
A empresa demonstrou agilidade ao rapidamente mudar para trabalho remoto durante a pandemia.
3. to exhibit mental sharpness and quickness of wit
He demonstrated agility in his debate responses.
Ele demonstrou agilidade nas suas respostas ao debate.
In Brazilian business culture, 'demonstrar agilidade' is increasingly valued in corporate environments, particularly in tech startups and modern companies that emphasize adaptability. In the USA, especially in competitive sports and business contexts, demonstrating agility is associated with success and innovation.
NYC Slang
show some moves
Synonyms / Sinônimos
show nimblenessdisplay flexibilityprove dexterityexhibit quick reflexesdemonstrate quickness
Antonyms / Antônimos
move sluggishlyshow inflexibilitydemonstrate clumsinessdisplay lethargy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar agilidade
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar agilidade
More colloquial alternative commonly used
São Paulo
demonstrar agilidade
Business and formal contexts prefer this term
Portugal
demonstrar agilidade
Similar usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

agilitynimbleflexiblequick-thinkingadaptabilitydexterityresponsiveness

Related Idioms & Phrases

quick on one's feet
light on one's feet
nimble-footed
mentally sharp
adapt on the fly
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