Advertisement
Advertisement
opportunity
[ op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo- ]
noun
- an appropriate or favorable time or occasion:
Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
- a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
- a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.
opportunity
/ ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ /
noun
- a favourable, appropriate, or advantageous combination of circumstances
- a chance or prospect
Word History and Origins
Origin of opportunity1
Example Sentences
Speaking to BBC West, Mr McNeillie warned persistent absence deprives children not just of a good education but of the opportunity to build social skills.
“It’s a moment of historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria.”
The government said Sir Keir is pursuing closer ties with the two countries to increase investment, deepen defence and security ties, and drive growth and new opportunities to benefit working people.
But it has, and now the US has to deal with the aftermath - a "historic opportunity" but a moment of "risk and uncertainty", according to Biden.
"The collapse of the Assad regime, the tyranny in Damascus, offers great opportunity but also is fraught with significant dangers," he said.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse