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show flexibility

[/ʃoʊ ˈflɛksəbɪləti/]
verb phrase
demonstrar flexibilidade
1. to demonstrate willingness to adapt, change, or adjust one's approach, opinions, or plans according to circumstances
The manager showed flexibility by allowing remote work arrangements.
O gerente demonstrou flexibilidade ao permitir arranjos de trabalho remoto.
2. to exhibit adaptability in negotiations or problem-solving
Both parties showed flexibility in reaching a compromise.
Ambas as partes demonstraram flexibilidade ao chegar a um compromisso.
NYC Slang
roll with it
Synonyms
be adaptableshow adaptabilitybe open-mindeddemonstrate willingnessbendbe accommodating
Antonyms
be rigidshow inflexibilitybe stubbornbe unyieldingbe obstinate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
demonstrar flexibilidade
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar flexibilidade
alternative, slightly more informal
Portugal
demonstrar flexibilidade
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

go with the flow
bend but don't break
keep an open mind
give and take
meet someone halfway
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