opportunity
noun
op·por·tu·ni·ty
| \ ˌä-pər-ˈtü-nə-tē
, -ˈtyü-\
, -ˈtyü-\
plural opportunities
Definition of opportunity
1
: a favorable juncture of circumstances
the halt provided an opportunity for rest and refreshment
2
: a good chance for advancement or progress
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Synonyms for opportunity
Synonyms
break, chance, occasion, opening, room, shot
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Examples of opportunity in a Sentence
A phony war because its stated objective—eradicating terrorism—is impossible and serves to mask unstated, alarmingly open-ended goals, a kind of fishing expedition that provides an opportunity for America to display its intimidating arsenal …
— John Edgar Wideman, Harper's, March 2002
Nowadays my only opportunity for an old-fashioned, self-indulgent sulk comes when I'm traveling.
— Ian Frazier, Atlantic, March 2001
I'm handing you an opportunity in the heart of the city where the whole world's heading: journalists, corporate leeches, Japanese tourists, Greco-Roman wrestlers.
— Gary Smith, Illustrated, 11 Sept. 2000
More than 90 percent of female senior managers believe that men's and women's opportunities remain unequal …
— Katha Pollitt, Atlantic, November 1997
You'll have an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.
When the opportunity came for her to prove that she could do the job, she was ready.
I had the rare opportunity of speaking to the president.
Studying abroad provides a great opportunity to learn a foreign language.
There are fewer job opportunities this year for graduates.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me with this book.
He was given every opportunity to prove that he was trustworthy.
There is plenty of opportunity for advancement within the company.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The man never misses an opportunity to remind his son of the hard work that goes into maintaining their well-to-do lives. — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Waves': Film Review | Telluride 2019," 31 Aug. 2019 An opportunity to open Crave BBQ in West Oakland’s historic California Hotel, part of a redevelopment project by the nonprofit East Bay Asian Local Development Corp.(EBALDC), seemed to fall in his lap. — San Francisco Chronicle, "Rashad Armstead fills a bag of French fries at his restaurant, Grammie's Down-Home Chicken, in Oakland.," 30 Aug. 2019 The detailed preparation owed to the fact that the FBI regarded the session at Trump Tower in New York not as a mere briefing but as an evidence-gathering opportunity. — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, "Trump Was Always the Target of the Russia Investigation," 30 Aug. 2019 Campus tours provide them with an opportunity to interact with students and admissions officers. — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, "The Fine Line Campus Tour Guides Walk—Backwards," 29 Aug. 2019 Be positive and frame the conversation as an opportunity to embrace new habits. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "How Parents Can Talk to Kids and Teens About Weight Loss," 29 Aug. 2019 Votes are $5 each or six for $25, with each vote also entered into an opportunity drawing so voters can win the contest’s grand prizes. — Pomerado News, "Win prizes while voting for Rancho Bernardo honorary mayor candidates," 28 Aug. 2019 By now, everyone knows how Thielen parlayed a rookie tryout into an opportunity at training camp after graduating from Minnesota State Mankato. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, "‘I wouldn’t be in the NFL’: Vikings weigh in on ‘Catch-22’ of shortening preseason," 28 Aug. 2019 The event will feature an opportunity to meet the new pastor, Rev. Jonathan Chechile. — courant.com, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 28 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'opportunity.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for opportunity
opportunity
noun
English Language Learners Definition of opportunity
: an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done
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opportunity
noun
op·por·tu·ni·ty
| \ ˌä-pər-ˈtü-nə-tē
, -ˈtyü-\
, -ˈtyü-\
plural opportunities
Kids Definition of opportunity
1
: a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place
He practices guitar at every opportunity.
2
: a chance for greater success
“… learning secretarial skills is an exciting opportunity for me …”— Lemony Snicket, The Austere Academy
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