opportunity

noun

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op·por·tu·ni·ty | \ ˌä-pər-ˈtü-nə-tē

, -ˈtyü- \

plural opportunities

Definition of opportunity

1 : a favorable juncture of circumstances the halt provided an opportunity for rest and refreshment

2 : a good chance for advancement or progress

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A phony war because its stated objective—eradicating terrorism—is impossible and serves to mask unstated, alarmingly open-ended goals, a kind of fishing expedition that provides an opportunity for America to display its intimidating arsenal … — John Edgar Wideman, Harper's, March 2002 Nowadays my only opportunity for an old-fashioned, self-indulgent sulk comes when I'm traveling. — Ian Frazier, Atlantic, March 2001 I'm handing you an opportunity in the heart of the city where the whole world's heading: journalists, corporate leeches, Japanese tourists, Greco-Roman wrestlers. — Gary Smith, Illustrated, 11 Sept. 2000 More than 90 percent of female senior managers believe that men's and women's opportunities remain unequal … — Katha Pollitt, Atlantic, November 1997 You'll have an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. When the opportunity came for her to prove that she could do the job, she was ready. I had the rare opportunity of speaking to the president. Studying abroad provides a great opportunity to learn a foreign language. There are fewer job opportunities this year for graduates. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me with this book. He was given every opportunity to prove that he was trustworthy. There is plenty of opportunity for advancement within the company.

Recent Examples on the Web Given the high priority the Biden administration is giving to climate change, there is now a real opportunity to improve corporate disclosures on climate change. — Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, "The U.S. Struggle Over Climate-Change Disclosure Is Coming To A (Hopefully Successful) Head," 28 Feb. 2021 That will be the first opportunity to see the Reds on television during Spring Training. — Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, "Reds notes: Which shortstop is the best hitter?; Jonathan India ready to contribute," 28 Feb. 2021 Brooklyn is 3-0, and, short of meeting the Nets in the NBA Finals, there’ll be no opportunity the rest of this season for the Clippers to notch their first win in a matchup of the George and Leonard era. — Andrew Greif, Los Angeles Times, "Clippers take aim at Bucks, who have had their number," 27 Feb. 2021 Bovarnick said the event will strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines and is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a safe and wonderful day in the Florida sunshine while supporting its vital mission of giving. — Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com, "‘Pedal for People’ charity ride returns to Boca Raton," 26 Feb. 2021 Even a vaccination campaign is an opportunity to showcase his progressive bona fides. — Washington Post, "López Obrador is vaccinating Mexico’s rural poor first — against the advice of public health professionals," 26 Feb. 2021 This could be an opportunity to reward their good work this year and make up for what has gone unrecognized before. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, "Who Should (and Will) Win at the 2021 Golden Globe Awards?," 26 Feb. 2021 At times like these, curling up with a good book is an opportunity for kids in particular to immerse themselves in a different world, experience something new and even travel to distant lands. — Dallas News, "United Way Reading Day presented by EY goes virtual," 26 Feb. 2021 Apprenticeship is a valuable opportunity to join a high-paying occupation with benefits. — Smithsonian Magazine, "Readers Respond to the January/February Issue," 26 Feb. 2021

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