flex

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по сгибанию, обычно включающее сгибание конечности или сустава.

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

1. Act of flexingB1informal

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

   Сгибание

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

   Synonymsbendflexion

2. Show off or boastB2slangamerican

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

   Понт

   • 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.

   Synonymsboastbragdisplayostentationshow-offswaggervaunt

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия сгибания конечности или сустава, или для демонстрации силы, способностей или превосходства, часто хвастливым образом.

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.

1. B1formal

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

   Напрячь мышцу

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

   Synonymsbracecontracttensetighten

2. Exhibit strength or powerB2informal

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

   Проявить силу или власть

   • 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.

   Synonymsboastbrandishflauntparadeshow offstrutswagger

3. Form a curveB1formal

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

   Изгибаться

   • 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.

   Synonymsarchbendbowcrookcurve

   Antonymsextendstiffenstraighten

4. B1formal

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

   Сгибать сустав

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

   Synonymsbendcrookcurve

   Antonymsextendstraighten

5. Bend a plastic objectB2formal

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

   Сгибать

   • 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.

   Synonymsarchbendbowcrookcurve

   Antonymsextendstiffenstraighten