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- Dictionaryop·por·tu·ni·ty/ˌäpərˈto͞onədē/
noun
- 1. a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something: "we may see increased opportunities for export"
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1. : a favorable juncture of circumstances. the halt provided an opportunity for rest and refreshment. 2. : a good chance for advancement or progress. Synonyms. break. chance. occasion. opening. room. shot. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of opportunity in a Sentence.
an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something: Everyone will have an opportunity to comment. I was never given the opportunity of go ing to college. [ + to infinitive ] The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see her later work.
Opportunity definition: an appropriate or favorable time or occasion. See examples of OPPORTUNITY used in a sentence.
An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for you to do something that you want to do. I had an opportunity to go to New York and study. The best reason for a trip to London is the super opportunity for shopping.
When the situation is right for you to do something you're interested in doing, you have the opportunity to do it. The word comes from the Latin phrase, ob portum veniens "coming toward a port" which refers to a favorable wind blowing ships into the harbor.
An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for something to be done. You talk about an opportunity for something or an opportunity to do something.
Definition of opportunity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
opportunity. noun. /ˌɑpərˈtunət̮i/ [countable, uncountable] (pl. opportunities) a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something synonym chance opportunity (to do something) You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
opportunity meaning, definition, what is opportunity: a chance to do something or an occasion ...: Learn more.
a situation in which it is possible for you to do something, or a possibility of doing something: a unique opportunity. a golden (= very good) opportunity. [ + to do sth ] Everyone will have an opportunity to comment. There are plenty of opportunities for research.
