CEFR B1

flex

verb

Meaning

To bend or cause to bend, especially repeatedly or under pressure; to contract or cause to contract.

Examples

He flexed his fingers to warm them up before playing the piano.
She flexed her arm muscles to show how strong she had become.

Synonyms: bend, contract, yield, demonstrate

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flex (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /flɛks/

Definition

To bend or cause to bend, especially repeatedly or under pressure; to contract or cause to contract.

Examples

He flexed his fingers to warm them up before playing the piano.
She flexed her arm muscles to show how strong she had become.
The metal rod began to flex under the weight.

How to Use flex

flex muscles (collocation): To contract and display one's muscles. — "He flexed his biceps to impress the crowd."
flex your [body part] (collocation): To bend or contract a specific body part. — "She flexed her fingers to get the blood flowing."
flex [something] (verb): To bend or cause to bend. — "The bridge can flex slightly in high winds."

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