English Explanatory Dictionary

window of opportunity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A (usually limited) period of time in which suitable action can achieve success.

Pronunciation

/ˌwɪndəʊ‿əv ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ /-ˈt͡ʃuː-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-window of opportunity.wav /ˌwɪndoʊ‿əv ˌɑpɚˈt(j)unəti/ [-ɾi]

Word forms

window of opportunity windows of opportunity opportunity window

Etymology

Popularized by its use by the United States Government in the 1970s in reference to the Cold War (1945–1991).

Related words

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