opportunity
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
opportunities
plural
opportunities
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPPORTUNITY
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an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done
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chance
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You'll have an/the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.
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There were many missed opportunities (to score) throughout the game.
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When the opportunity came for her to prove that she could do the job, she was ready.
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I had the rare/unique opportunity of speaking to the president.
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Studying abroad provides a great opportunity to learn a foreign language.
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This sort of opportunity comes along once in a lifetime. = This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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There are fewer job/employment opportunities this year for graduates.
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This is a golden opportunity. [=an excellent chance to do or get something]
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me with this book.
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He was given every opportunity to prove that he was trustworthy.
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The dog ran away at every opportunity. [=whenever it was able to]
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Please call us at your earliest opportunity. [=please call us as soon as you can]
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We will correct the error at the first opportunity. [=as soon as we are able to]
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There is plenty of opportunity for advancement within the company.
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The contract provides us with a two-year window of opportunity. [=two years to do something that we want to do]
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the land of opportunity [=a place where there are many opportunities; a place where people have many chances to succeed, achieve things, etc.]
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You need to be ready when opportunity knocks. [=when you get the chance to do something you want to do]
equal opportunity employer
(US) or British equal opportunities employer
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an employer who does not discriminate against people because of their race, religion, etc.
