OPPORTUNITY


Meaning of OPPORTUNITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌä-pər-ˈtü-nə-tē, -ˈtyü- ]

noun

( plural -ties )

Date: 14th century

1. : a favorable juncture of circumstances

the halt provided an opportunity for rest and refreshment

2. : a good chance for advancement or progress

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.