opportunity · n
opportunity (CHANCE OF JOB)
B2 the chance to get a job
Dictionary examples:
employment/job opportunities (22.8)
opportunities for recent graduates (22.9)
There are fewer opportunities this year for for young people looking for summer jobs. (33.5)
take the/this opportunity to do sth
B2 to use an occasion to do or say something
Dictionary examples:
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of you. (23.8)
opportunity (CHANCE)
B1 a situation in which it is possible for you to do something, or a possibility of doing something
Dictionary examples:
The traffic jam was an opportunity to finally finish my audiobook about patience. (0.0)
The boring meeting was an opportunity to perfect my origami skills under the table. (0.0)
When the teacher left, we had the opportunity to draw silly faces on the board. (0.0)
He goes fishing at every opportunity. (21.4)
Everyone will have an opportunity to comment. (32.0)
The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see her later work. (34.6)
Please contact us at the earliest opportunity. (36.3)
An ankle injury meant she missed the opportunity to take part in the race. (43.8)