opportunity
noun/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
[countable, uncountable] (plural opportunities)
- a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something synonym chance
- Don't miss this opportunity!
- opportunity to do something You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
- I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.
- opportunity for somebody to do something The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to meet each other.
- The internship provides an opportunity for students to learn about the challenges involved.
- opportunity for something There was no opportunity for further discussion.
- opportunity for doing something There’ll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
- opportunity of doing something At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened.
- career/employment/job opportunities
- a business/an investment opportunity
- He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible).
- They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible).
- I would definitely go if the opportunity arose.
- a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing something)
Extra ExamplesTopics Successa2- This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
- The offer was too good an opportunity to miss.
- She felt regret for all the missed opportunities in her life.
- When the opportunity came, I seized it with both hands.
- He saw a great opportunity to make some money.
- Students should take every opportunity to widen their experience.
- We didn't get much opportunity to swim.
- We'll have plenty of opportunity to talk later.
- The company aimed to expand as and when opportunity offered.
- a golden opportunity to invest and export into new markets
- The job will offer you excellent opportunities for promotion.
- There are more job opportunities in the south.
- The future will present us with both challenges and opportunities.
- This is an opportunity to learn about our heritage.
- He has had ample opportunity to apologize.
- Educational opportunities have increased in recent years.
- We are creating real opportunities for young people.
- The curriculum provides a rare opportunity for students to work with local professionals.
- We would welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss the issue.
- There are tremendous opportunities in farming right now.
- We believe in equality of opportunity.
- Please take advantage of this great opportunity.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- ample
- considerable
- plenty of
- …
- have
- find
- get
- …
- exist
- arise
- come
- …
- opportunity for
- at the earliest opportunity
- at the first (possible) opportunity
- at every available opportunity
- …
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French opportunite, from Latin opportunitas, from opportunus (see opportune).Want to learn more?
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