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demonstrate pliability

[ˌdemənˈstreɪt ˌplaɪəˈbɪləti]
verb phrase
demonstrar flexibilidade
1. to show or prove the quality of being flexible, adaptable, or capable of bending without breaking
The company demonstrated pliability by quickly adapting to market changes.
A empresa demonstrou flexibilidade ao se adaptar rapidamente às mudanças do mercado.
2. to exhibit the ability to adjust one's approach, opinions, or methods in response to circumstances
The negotiator demonstrated pliability during the talks, considering multiple perspectives.
O negociador demonstrou flexibilidade durante as negociações, considerando múltiplas perspectivas.
3. to show physical flexibility or the ability to bend or move smoothly
The dancer demonstrated pliability through graceful, fluid movements.
A dançarina demonstrou flexibilidade através de movimentos graciosos e fluidos.
NYC Slang
show you can roll with the punches
Synonyms
show flexibilityexhibit adaptabilityprove malleabilitydisplay supplenessmanifest versatility
Antonyms
demonstrate rigidityshow inflexibilityexhibit stubbornnessprove intransigence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar flexibilidade
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
demonstrar flexibilidade
standard business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
demonstrar jogo de cintura
colloquial alternative meaning 'to show adaptability'
Portugal
demonstrar flexibilidade
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend but not break
go with the flow
adapt to the situation
show some give and take
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