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    opportunity
    /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/

    noun

    • 1. a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something: "increased opportunities for export"

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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Opportunity definition: an appropriate or favorable time or occasion. See examples of OPPORTUNITY used in a sentence.

  5. 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.

  6. Definition of opportunity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. 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.

  8. Definitions of opportunity. noun. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances. “the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington” synonyms: chance. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˌˈɑpərˌˈtunədi/ UK. /ɒpəʊˈtunɪti/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Opportunity."