IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
flexible working
noun/ˈfleksəbl ˈwɜːkɪŋ/Band 7
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“flexible working” is a Band 7 noun that means working arrangements that give employees choice over hours or location. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
Working arrangements that give employees choice over hours or location.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “Flexible working has become the norm for many.”
- “The company introduced flexible working after the pandemic.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
flexitimeremote working
Antonyms
fixed hours
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
offer flexible workingflexible working arrangements
Common phrases
a flexible working policy
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Frequently asked questions
What does “flexible working” mean?
Working arrangements that give employees choice over hours or location.
How do you use “flexible working” in a sentence?
For example: “Flexible working has become the norm for many.”
What are some synonyms for “flexible working”?
Synonyms include flexitime, remote working.
Is “flexible working” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as offer flexible working, flexible working arrangements help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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