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opportunity noun [ ɒpəˈtjuːnɪti ]

• a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
• "increased opportunities for export"
Similar: chance, lucky chance, good time, golden opportunity, time, occasion, moment, right set of circumstances, suitable time/occasion/moment, opportune time/occasion/moment, opening, option, window (of opportunity), slot, turn, go, (clear) run, field day, possibility, scope, freedom, latitude, room to manoeuvre, elbow room, show, a kick at the can/cat, shot, break, look-in,
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French opportunite, from Latin opportunitas, from opportunus (see opportune).

opportunity knocks

• a chance of success occurs.
"with the right support, opportunity knocks"



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