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Job Opportunity: Definition, Examples, and Usage
Meaning 1：employment chance (Job opportunity)
Job opportunity
/dʒɒb ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/
n
A chance to get a job or a position that is available for employment.
employment chance
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/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt tʃɑːns/
n
A specific situation or opening that allows someone to obtain a paid position or role in an organization.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Opportunity' from Latin 'opportunus' (favorable wind at port); 'job' from Middle English 'jobbe' (piece of work).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a ship arriving at port (opportunity) with a sign 'Help Wanted' - that's your job opportunity!
📖 Example
She was thrilled to discover a job opportunity that allowed her to work from home and spend more time with her family.
She was thrilled to discover a job opportunity that allowed her to work from home and spend more time with her family.
🔗 Collocations
apply for a job opportunity – Submit an application for an available position
job opportunity fair – An event where companies present open positions to job seekers
seek job opportunities – Actively look for employment chances
🔄 Synonyms
employment opening (n) – A vacant position in a company that needs to be filled
vacancy (n) – An unfilled job or position that is available
position (n) – A specific job or role within an organization
🚫 Antonyms
unemployment (n) – The state of being without a paid job
joblessness (n) – The condition of having no job
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'opportunity' originates from Latin 'ob portum' meaning 'towards port', referring to favorable winds for incoming ships. In modern recruitment, 'job opportunity' is a standard phrase for available positions.
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