An opportunity that comes in any one's way. Often const. of. Also pregnantly = chance or opportunity of escape, acquittal, or the like. (Often…

A conjunction of circumstances favourable or suitable to an end or purpose, or admitting of something being done or effected; an opportunity. In…

An opportunity. Obsolete.

As a mass noun: a time, condition, or set of circumstances permitting or favourable to a particular action or purpose.

Opposed to disadvantage. A favourable occasion; a chance or opportunity.

= opportunity, n. 1a.

Chiefly in in (also at, upon) the (very) nick. The precise or exact point of time when something takes place or requires to be done; a critical or…

A condition which permits or is conducive to something; an opportunity. In early use also plural: conditions or offered terms (of peace). Obsolete.

An opportunity; a chance. Obsolete.

A small occasion.

A favourable situation or opportunity. Obsolete.

An occasion; an opportunity. (In quot. 1623, ? something to lay hold of, a ‘handle’.) Obsolete.

Freedom, scope, opportunity. Obsolete. rare.

(with a and plural) An opportune occasion, an opportunity.

A fit or favourable time or season; an opportunity, occasion.

An opportunity; a chance for advantage, success, gratification, etc.; spec. a job vacancy.

That which is offered. colloquial or regional. An opportunity or opening, a chance to catch or seize something.

slang. An occasion, chance, opportunity; also, an opportunity of going somewhere.

Originally U.S.; later chiefly Australian and New Zealand. A chance of success; an opportunity for doing something. Also as a mass noun: chance…

colloquial (originally U.S.). A chance of success or due consideration, an opportunity; = show, n.1 11b.

colloquial. A chance of success; = show, n.1 11b. Obsolete.

a chance to take action towards achieving a goal; (usually) spec. a favourable but transient opportunity that must be seized immediately if it is…

= opportunity, n. Frequently (often in plural) as the second element in compounds.