a time or situation that makes it possible to do something you want or need
The sunny weekend gave us the perfect opportunity to paint the fence.
During the lunch break, Mia saw an opportunity to ask her teacher for extra help.
✦ Middle English, from Old French opportunite, from Latin opportunitas "fitness, convenience", from opportunus "suitable, favorable".
a chance to get a job, promotion, or other career advancement
The company newsletter listed an opportunity for a marketing internship this summer.
After years on the factory floor, Jamal finally got the opportunity to become a supervisor.
