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flexible boundary

[/ˈflɛksəbəl ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: flexible boundaries
fronteira flexível
1. A border or limit that can be adjusted, modified, or reinterpreted based on circumstances, context, or agreement
The team established flexible boundaries between work and personal time to accommodate remote workers.
A equipe estabeleceu fronteiras flexíveis entre o trabalho e o tempo pessoal para acomodar trabalhadores remotos.
2. In psychology or relationships, a limit that can be negotiated while still maintaining healthy separation
Therapists often help clients establish flexible boundaries in family relationships.
Os terapeutas frequentemente ajudam os clientes a estabelecer fronteiras flexíveis nas relações familiares.
3. In geography or politics, a border that is not rigidly defined and may shift or be reinterpreted
The flexible boundary between the two regions allowed for shared resource management.
A fronteira flexível entre as duas regiões permitiu o gerenciamento compartilhado de recursos.
Synonyms
adaptable limitadjustable boundarynegotiable borderpermeable boundary
Antonyms
rigid boundaryfixed borderimmovable limitstrict boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira flexível / limite flexível
Most common usage in business and psychology contexts
São Paulo
fronteira flexível / divisa adaptável
Commonly used in corporate and academic settings
Portugal
fronteira flexível / limite adaptável
Standard usage across contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the boundaries
blur the lines
give and take
meeting someone halfway
room for negotiation
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