occasion
US /əˈkeɪʒən/
Definition
an event that occurs at a critical time
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The hotel hall is perfect for a wedding or any special occasion.
Synonyms
- eventsomething that happens at a given place and time
- instancean occurrence of something
- opportunitya possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
Collocations
- Easy special occasiondescribing special occasion (a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising)
- Medium mark the corporate anniversary occasion with a galato mark the corporate anniversary occasion with a gala, meaning to attach a tag or label to
- Hard rise to the occasion amid acute market turbulenceto move upward or increase in value regarding to the occasion amid acute market turbulence
- Very Hard a historic occasion of profound constitutional gravityreferring to a historic occasion of profound constitutional gravity
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