flex

A noun referring to the act of flexing, typically involving bending a limb or joint.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по сгибанию, обычно включающее сгибание конечности или сустава.esSustantivo que denota la acción de doblar o flexionar, normalmente una extremidad o una articulación; también puede referirse a un movimiento de flexión o a un estado de tensión o curvatura.frAction de plier ou de fléchir, en particulier une articulation ou un membre. Peut aussi désigner une flexion musculaire ou une déformation élastique.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Biegens oder Beugens bezeichnet, meist das Beugen eines Gelenks oder einer Extremität; auch die Biegung oder Spannung selbst.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de dobrar, geralmente envolvendo a flexão de um membro ou articulação; também pode indicar exibicionismo ou ostentação.zh指弯曲的动作，通常涉及弯曲肢体或关节；也可指灵活、柔性或屈曲。arاسم يدل على فعل الثني أو الانحناء، ويشمل ثني طرف أو مفصل، كما يدل على الانقباض العضلي أو التوتّر.

1. Act of flexing B1 informal

   The action of bending a joint or limb, especially to show off muscles.

   • He gave a quick flex of his biceps.
   • She did a few flexes before lifting the weight.
   • The bodybuilder's flex was impressive.

   ruСгибаниеesFlexión muscularfrAction de fléchirdeBeugenptFlexãozh屈曲arثني المفصل

   Synonyms: bendflexion

2. Show off or boast B2 slang american

   An act of showing off one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

   • His new car was just a flex to impress his friends.
   • Posting vacation photos online can be seen as a flex.
   • That was a major flex when he solved the problem in seconds.

   ruПонтesFardar o presumirfrFrimerdeAngebereiptExibicionismozh炫耀arتفاخر

   Synonyms: boastbragdisplayostentationshow-offswaggervaunt

• flexes plural form
• flexes' possessive plural form
• flex's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of bending a limb or joint, or to demonstrate strength, ability, or superiority, often in a boastful manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сгибания конечности или сустава, или для демонстрации силы, способностей или превосходства, часто хвастливым образом.esVerbo que significa doblar una extremidad o articulación, o mostrar fuerza, habilidades o superioridad, a menudo de manera jactanciosa.frVerbe désignant l'action de fléchir un membre ou une articulation, ou celle de montrer sa force, ses capacités ou sa supériorité, souvent de manière vantarde.deVerb, das das Beugen eines Gelenks oder einer Extremität bezeichnet oder das Demonstrieren von Stärke, Fähigkeiten oder Überlegenheit, oft protzig.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de dobrar um membro ou articulação, ou para demonstrar força, habilidade ou superioridade, muitas vezes de forma arrogante.zh动词，表示弯曲肢体或关节的动作，或表示炫耀力量、能力或优越性，常带有夸耀的意味。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ثني عضو أو مفصل، أو على إظهار القوة أو القدرة أو التفوق، غالبًا على نحو تفاخري.

1. Contract a muscle B1 formal

   To tighten or contract a muscle, often to show strength or prepare for movement.

   • He flexed his biceps in the mirror.
   • The athlete flexed her leg muscles before the race.
   • Flex your abs to maintain a stable posture.

   ruНапрячь мышцуesContraer un músculofrContracter un muscledeMuskel anspannenptContrair um músculozh绷紧肌肉arقبض العضلة

   Synonyms: bracecontracttensetighten

2. Exhibit strength or power B2 informal

   To demonstrate or show off one's strength, ability, or influence.

   • The company is flexing its financial muscle in the market.
   • He likes to flex his knowledge during meetings.
   • The politician flexed his authority to push the bill through.

   ruПроявить силу или властьespresumir de fuerza o poderfrfaire étalage de sa forcedeStärke oder Macht zeigenptDemonstrar força ou poderzh展示实力或权力arإظهار القوة أو النفوذ

   Synonyms: boastbrandishflauntparadeshow offstrutswagger

3. Form a curve B1 formal

   To cause something to bend or curve, especially a flexible object.

   • The branch began to flex under the weight of the snow.
   • The material flexes easily without breaking.
   • The bridge is designed to flex slightly in strong winds.

   ruИзгибатьсяesflexionarfrfléchirdeBiegenptDobrarzh弯曲arثَنْي

   Synonyms: archbendbowcrookcurve

   Antonyms: extendstiffenstraighten

4. Bend a joint B1 formal

   To bend a joint, such as an elbow or knee, through its range of motion.

   • The doctor asked him to flex his knee.
   • Flex your wrist slowly to avoid injury.
   • She flexed her fingers to relieve stiffness.

   ruСгибать суставesFlexionar una articulaciónfrFléchir une articulationdeEin Gelenk beugenptFlexionar uma articulaçãozh弯曲关节arثني المفصل

   Synonyms: bendcrookcurve

   Antonyms: extendstraighten

5. Bend a plastic object B2 formal

   To cause a plastic or flexible object to assume a crooked or angular shape.

   • He flexed the plastic ruler until it snapped.
   • The pipe can be flexed into the desired shape.
   • Do not flex the card too much or it will break.

   ruСгибатьesdoblar un objeto flexiblefrfléchir (un objet flexible)deBiegenptDobrarzh弯曲arثني

   Synonyms: archbendbowcrookcurve

   Antonyms: extendstiffenstraighten

• flexed past participle
• flexed past simple
• flexing present participle
• flexes third person singular