adjective
Able to move quickly and easily, with good control of the body.
The agile cat jumped onto the narrow wall.
She is agile enough to avoid the falling boxes.
Common phrases & grammar
agile athlete · agile hands
be agile enough to + verb
American English
How to pronounce agile
adjectiveB2
AAjl
/ˈæ.ʤl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Able to move quickly and easily, with good control of the body.
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adjective
Able to change plans or react quickly when a situation changes.
The small company is agile and can change its plans quickly.
An agile team responds quickly to customer feedback.
Common phrases & grammar
agile team · agile organization
an agile + noun
Useful expressions
A way of developing software in short stages, with regular feedback and changes.
The company uses agile development for its mobile apps.