the window of opportunity

Meaning

1. 1phrasecountable

   A short period of time when you have a chance to do something before it is too late.

   Grammar: Used as a countable noun phrase: 'a window of opportunity', 'the window of opportunity', 'windows of opportunity'.

   Patterns

   • a window of opportunity for something
   • a window of opportunity to do something
   • open a window of opportunity
   • close a window of opportunity

   The peace talks created a window of opportunity for both sides to agree.

   We must act now; the window of opportunity is closing.

   Going to university opened a window of opportunity for her career.

Word forms

Common combinations

a narrow window of opportunity

There is only a narrow window of opportunity to apply for the grant.

seize the window of opportunity

The company seized the window of opportunity to expand into new markets.

the window of opportunity is closing

The window of opportunity is closing, so we need to decide quickly.

create a window of opportunity

The new policy created a window of opportunity for small businesses.

Synonyms and how they differ

chance

A more general word for an opportunity, not limited to a short period.

opening

A moment when something becomes possible, often used in a similar way.

Practice

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