target of opportunity

noun
UK: /ˌtɑːɡɪt əv ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/
US: /ˌtɑːrɡɪt əv ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/

  1. A person or thing that becomes available unexpectedly and can be used or attacked.

    1. The enemy plane was a target of opportunity.
    2. When the CEO made a mistake, the activist saw a target of opportunity to advance their cause.

  2. An unplanned objective identified during military operations.

    1. The patrol engaged a target of opportunity while on their main mission.
    2. Seeing the enemy convoy, the commander designated it a target of opportunity, ordering an immediate strike.

Synonyms

windfall chance break

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "target of opportunity" in English means: A person or thing that becomes available unexpectedly and can be used or attacked., An unplanned objective identified during military operations..

The phonetic transcription of "target of opportunity" is /ˌtɑːɡɪt əv ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪti/ in British English and /ˌtɑːrɡɪt əv ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "target of opportunity": windfall, chance, break.

Example usage of "target of opportunity": "The enemy plane was a target of opportunity.". More examples on the page.