opportunity UK /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/US /ˌɑ.pɚˈt(j)u.nə.ti/noun 3forms 1phrases 3 noun3 •a good chance to do something, at a time when it is possibleHaving a holiday is a great opportunity to relax. •A chance for advancement, progress or profit.The world is full of opportunities and it's up to me to see them and pursue them.the opportunity came and went •(nonstandard) Opportuneness.The Court questioned the opportunity of introducing these measures in such an uncertain economic climate. formsopportunities Phrases with opportunity golden opportunityIdeal moment to do something. jump at the opportunityTo immediately seize a particular opportunity. seize the opportunityTo immediately seize a particular opportunity.