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

DCWP’s investigation, which began in 2022, found that Starbucks had unlawfully reduced employees’ hours, denied them the opportunity to pick up additional shifts, and failed to give its employees regular schedules.

From The Wall Street Journal

If it was 11 versus 11 then a 1-1 draw there is not a bad result at all, because Chelsea are a good team, but are Arsenal making the most of these opportunities?

From BBC

The bears have won out on Oracle’s stock lately, but one analyst thinks the powerful recent selloff just means more opportunity for buyers.

From MarketWatch

But Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein believes Wall Street is overlooking a golden opportunity.

From MarketWatch

“Suppliers are finding more and more errors when attempting to export to the U.S. — before I even have the opportunity to import.”

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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