Etimology
opportune + -ity, from Middle French opportunité, from Latin opportunitas
noun
opportunity (countable and uncountable, plural opportunities)
A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
A favorable circumstance or occasion.
(nonstandard, Euro-English) opportuneness
Examples
seize the opportunity
take an opportunity
missed opportunity
The world is full of opportunities and it's up to me to see them and pursue them.
the opportunity came and went
You'll get a second opportunity if you miss this one.
Chelsea also struggled to keep possession as QPR harried and chased at every opportunity, giving their opponents no time on the ball.
Having a holiday is a great opportunity to relax.
The Court questioned the opportunity of introducing these measures in such an uncertain economic climate.
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