Opportunity/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Taking Action Opportunity often implies an action you should take to benefit from it. She saw an opportunity to improve her English, so she joined the class. Pro Tip 2/3Be Perceptive Recognizing an opportunity can depend on noticing the right moment. When the company expanded, he saw the opportunity for a promotion. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive An opportunity can also lead to something negative if not considered carefully. He jumped at the opportunity to invest, not realizing the risks.