American English pronunciation
How to pronounce opportunity
IPA transcription: [,ɑpɚ'tunəti]
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Noun
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a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
“the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington”
“now is your chance”
Usage examples
- Eric Baker the opportunity to be his running mate, but both declined.
- The motto means Recognize the opportunity.
- We will reconvene at the nearest opportunity.
- George Harrison introduces the song, saying "For Paul McCartney of Liverpool, opportunity knocks!".
- With the championship settled, this was an opportunity for new drivers to prove themselves.
- I appreciate every opportunity he gave me.
- Saunders-Roe realised that the new turbojet engine presented an opportunity to overcome this drawback.
- Following a lone destroyer and awaiting her opportunity.
- To Confederate forces, these two guns represented an opportunity to obtain badly needed artillery.
- Take advantage of this opportunity and win a doll from China.