Opportunity
opportunity (noun) - a situation when it is possible to do something that you want to do
seize the opportunity - do it while you still have the opportunity to do it.
a window of opportunity - the opportunity only exists for a limited time (the opportunity does not always exist)
a photo opportunity (a photo op) - a chance to take a good photo.
opportune (adj) - ideal and convenient.
opportunist (noun) - (negative) a person who takes advantage of any opportunity for gain (without thinking about right and wrong), opportunism (noun), opportunistic (adj), opportunistically (adj)
Example sentences:
* I had the opportunity to sell the fertilizer and sell it at a profit, but I missed it.
* The best reason to travel to Hong Kong is the fantastic opportunities for shopping.
* Women have been fighting for equal opportunities in employment for years.
* Our company will expand into other markets as and when the opportunity presents itself.
* This job will offer you excellent opportunities for promotion.
* Please inform us of your plans at the earliest possible opportunity.
* If you don't seize this window of opportunity you probably won't get a second chance.
* We'll have plenty of opportunity to talk later.
* The number of missed sales opportunities rose with the change in management.
* He arrived at an opportune moment.
* The timing of the meetings was opportune.
* Many of the political party's members only joined for opportunistic reasons.
* Nationalist feelings of rage have been exploited opportunistically by politicians.
* The minister accused the opposition of political opportunism.
* The economists argued that better educational opportunities should be provided to poorer families.
* May I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your promotion. (formal)
* He lost no opportunity to profit from his friends and intimate knowledge of the situation.
* They need a roof over their heads, guidance, the opportunity to train for a job, and a lot of love.
* The work programme provides students with a unique opportunity for experiencing life in another country.
* It provides the employer with an opportunity to judge your suitability for the job.
* A rare opportunity to enjoy a bewitching Baroque opera in Scotland's new opera house.
* Wealth and opportunity are in the hands of the many not the few.
* There is plenty of opportunity to get out in the fresh air and walk.
* The photographer only had the opportunity to do it because it was a benefit and he had access to the models.
* Each participant has the opportunity to challenge every other participant's ideas.
* The opportunity for change should never be ignored.
* He will seize any opportunity to make a quick gain or outsmart his opponents.
* Don't throw away an opportunity for making lots of money.
* This internet forum provides a valuable opportunity for women to voice their needs.
* There was a great photo opportunity when the Prime Minister was standing next to his enemies smiling.
* I would like to have more opportunity and more time to go off and explore the world.
