opportunity
[ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti]
Definition:
1. A possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances.
'opportunity' example sentence:
- The bill is needed to create equal opportunity for women.
- We talk glibly of equality of opportunity.
- Diana is taking the opportunity to wrap up the family presents.
- This will be a marvellous opportunity for her.
- The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work.
- If you don't do it soon you're going to lose the opportunity.
- The opportunities available will depend on your previous work experience and qualifications.
- Illegal immigrants were given the opportunity to regularize their position.
- It was an opportunity not to be missed.
- There are good opportunities for advancement if you have the right skills.
- Marx never lost an opportunity to castigate colonialism.
- It would give us an opportunity to redeploy our resources.
- She resolved to do it at the first opportunity.
- There was no opportunity for further discussion.
- The opportunity had gone. His mind scrabbled for alternatives.
- This is just the opportunity I've been waiting for.
- You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
- They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity.
- Here is your opportunity.
- Astute Singaporeans quickly spotted an arbitrage opportunity.
- We now have a small window of opportunity in which to make our views known.
- He is rude to me at every opportunity.
- When the right opportunity comes along, she'll take it.
- We're missing out on a tremendous opportunity.
- Laura flits about New York hailing taxis at every opportunity.
- We aim to improve opportunities for the less advantaged in society.
- I grasped the opportunity to work abroad.
- On the whole, people miss the opportunity to enjoy leisure.
- I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity.
- All parties will have the opportunity to make submissions relating to this case.
- The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds.
- An opportunity like this comes once in a lifetime.
- They espoused the notion of equal opportunity for all in education.
- At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened.
- It was too good an opportunity to miss.
- This is an opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.
- I had an opportunity to go to New York and study.
- There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be.
- As soon as the opportunity presented itself, she would get another job.
- Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself.
- It is not often that you get such an opportunity.
- America is the land of freedom and opportunity.
- There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.
- This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start.
- It was an unparalleled opportunity to develop her career.
- I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.
- Let's not waste an opportunity to see the children.
- It was a wasted opportunity.