opportunity

American  

[op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /

noun

plural

opportunities

1. an appropriate or favorable time or occasion.

   Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.

2. a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.

3. a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.

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opportunity British  

/ ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ /

noun

1. a favourable, appropriate, or advantageous combination of circumstances

2. a chance or prospect

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Etymology

Origin of opportunity

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English opportunite, from Middle French, from Latin opportūnitās “convenience, fitness,” equivalent to opportūn(us) ( opportune ) + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

These factors likely created opportunities for exploration and innovation that are uncommon for most cows.

From Science Daily

"There are way more positives than negatives and I think if we give up on this opportunity, if we let it slip, then we're failing the future generation."

From BBC

“With good flexibility in the supply chain and a low proportion of air freight, there are opportunities to adapt the flow of goods to changed conditions,” the company said.

From MarketWatch

The rules “create new opportunities for climate innovation, investments in carbon removal technologies and addressing greenwashing,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mario H. Lopez is the president of the Hispanic Leadership Fund, a public policy advocacy organization that promotes liberty, opportunity and prosperity for all.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• convenience
• event
• excuse
• freedom
• hope
• moment
• space
• time