occasion
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oc·ca·sion
(ə-kā′zhən)n.
1. An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening: On several occasions, we saw him riding a motorcycle.
2. A significant event, especially a large or important social gathering: The reception proved to be quite the occasion.
3. A favorable or appropriate time or juncture: saw the layoff as an occasion to change careers. See Synonyms at opportunity.
4.
a. A cause of or reason for something: a trade disagreement that furnished the occasion for war. See Synonyms at cause.
b. A need created by a particular circumstance: "He must buy what he has little occasion for" (Laurence Sterne).
5. occasions Archaic Personal requirements or necessities.
tr.v. oc·ca·sioned, oc·ca·sion·ing, oc·ca·sions
Idioms: To provide occasion for; cause: "The broadcast and its immediate aftermath occasioned a cascade of media commentary" (Lewis Sorley).
on occasion
From time to time; now and then.
rise to the occasion
To find the ability to deal with an unexpected challenge.
take the occasion
To make use of the opportunity (to do something).
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin occāsiō, occāsiōn-, from occāsus, past participle of occidere, to fall : ob-, down; see ob- + cadere, to fall; see kad- in Indo-European roots.]
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occasion
(əˈkeɪʒən)n
1. (sometimes foll by of) the time of a particular happening or event
2. (sometimes foll by for) a reason or cause (to do or be something); grounds: there was no occasion to complain.
3. an opportunity (to do something); chance
4. a special event, time, or celebration: the party was quite an occasion.
5. on occasion every so often
6. rise to the occasion to have the courage, wit, etc, to meet the special demands of a situation
7. take occasion to avail oneself of an opportunity (to do something)
vb
(tr) to bring about, esp incidentally or by chance
[C14: from Latin occāsiō a falling down, from occidere, from ob- down + cadere to fall]
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oc•ca•sion
(əˈkeɪ ʒən)n.
1. a particular time, esp. as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences.
2. a special or important time, event, ceremony, etc.: The party was quite an occasion.
3. a convenient or favorable time; opportunity: a good occasion to take inventory.
4. the immediate or incidental cause or reason for some action or result: What is the occasion for this uproar?
5. occasions, Obs.
v.t. a. needs or necessities.
b. necessary business matters.
6. to give occasion or cause for; bring about.
Idioms: on occasion, once in a while; occasionally; periodically.
[1350–1400; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin occāsiō see Occident]
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occasion
- Once had the specific sense of "an opportunity for finding fault or giving offense."See also related terms for opportunity.
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occasion
– opportunity – chance1. 'occasion'
An occasion is a particular time when something happens.
I remember the occasion very well.
There are occasions when you must refuse.
You often say that something happens on a particular occasion.
I think it would be better if I went alone on this occasion.
I met him only on one occasion.
An occasion is also an important event, ceremony, or celebration.
It was a wonderful end to an unforgettable occasion.
They have fixed the date for the big occasion.
2. 'opportunity' and 'chance'
Don't use occasion to refer to a situation in which it is possible for someone to do something. Instead, use opportunity or chance.
I am very grateful to have had the opportunity of working with Paul.
She put the phone down before I had a chance to reply.
See chance
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occasion
Past participle: occasioned
Gerund: occasioning
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| Noun | 1. |  occasion - an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions"flood tide - the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding; "the climax of the artist's career"; "in the flood tide of his success" conjuncture - a critical combination of events or circumstances crisis - a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better" turning point, landmark, watershed - an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations" milestone - a significant event in your life (or in a project) reality check - an occasion on which one is reminded of the nature of things in the real world; "this program is intended as a reality check for CEOs"; "after all those elaborate productions, I felt in need of a reality check" |
| 2. |  occasion - a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"social event - an event characteristic of persons forming groups party - an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; "he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day" celebration, jubilation - a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, ceremony, observance - a formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor" fundraiser - a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money photo op, photo opportunity - an occasion that lends itself to (or is deliberately arranged for) taking photographs that provide favorable publicity for those who are photographed sleepover - an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children) | |
| 3. | occasion - reason; "there was no occasion for complaint" | |
| 4. | occasion - the time of a particular event; "on the occasion of his 60th birthday" time - a suitable moment; "it is time to go" meal - any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times | |
| 5. | occasion - an opportunity to do something; "there was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill" cut-rate sale, sales event, sale - an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices; "they held a sale to reduce their inventory"; "I got some great bargains at their annual sale" chance, opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance" | |
| Verb | 1. | occasion - give occasion to cause, do, make - give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; "cause a commotion"; "make a stir"; "cause an accident" inspire - supply the inspiration for; "The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work" |
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occasion
noun
1. time, moment, point, stage, incident, instance, occurrence, juncture I often think fondly of an occasion some years ago.
2. function, event, affair, do (informal), happening, experience, gathering, celebration, occurrence, social occasion It will be a unique family occasion.
3. opportunity, chance, time, opening, window It is always an occasion for setting out government policy.
4. reason, cause, call, ground(s), basis, excuse, incentive, motive, warrant, justification, provocation, inducement You had no occasion to speak to him like that.
verb
1. (Formal) cause, begin, produce, create, effect, lead to, inspire, result in, generate, prompt, provoke, induce, bring about, originate, evoke, give rise to, precipitate, elicit, incite, engender The incident occasioned a full-scale parliamentary row.
on occasion occasionally, sometimes, at times, from time to time, on and off, now and then, now and again, once in a while, every now and then, every so often, off and on He was not above breaking the rules on occasion.
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occasion
noun1. Something that happens:
2. The general point at which an event occurs:
time.
Idiom: point in time.
3. Something significant that happens:
4. A favorable or advantageous combination of circumstances:
Informal: shot.
5. That which produces an effect:
6. That which provides a reason or justification:
Idiom: why and wherefore.
1. To be the cause of:
bring, bring about, bring on, cause, effect, effectuate, generate, induce, ingenerate, lead to, make, result in, secure, set off, stir (up), touch off, trigger.
Idioms: bring to pass, give rise to.
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Translations
فُرْصَهمُنَاسَبَةمُناسَبَه
příležitost
lejlighedanledningbegivenhedbehovgrund
tilaisuusaihesyytapahtumatarve
prilika
alkalom
tækifæri, tilefniviîburîur
場合
기회
kartasproginisrenginysretai pasitaikantis
gadījumsnotikumssvinības
dogodekprilikapriložnost
tillfällebehovskäl
โอกาส
dịp
occasion
[əˈkeɪʒən]A. N
1. (= particular time) → ocasión f
(on) the first occasion that it happened → la primera vez que ocurrió
that was the first occasion that we had met → ésa fue la ocasión en que nos conocimos
this would be a good occasion to try it out → ésta sería una buena oportunidad or ocasión para probarlo
on occasion → de vez en cuando
on one occasion → una vez
on other occasions → otras veces
on previous occasions → en ocasiones previas
on rare occasions → rara vez
he went back on three separate occasions → volvió en tres ocasiones
on that occasion → esa vez, en aquella ocasión
on the occasion of his retirement → con motivo de su jubilación
as (the) occasion requires → si la ocasión lo requiere
he was waiting for a suitable occasion to apologize → esperaba el momento adecuado para disculparse → esperaba una oportunidad or ocasión para disculparse
to take (the) occasion to do sth → aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer algo
(on) the first occasion that it happened → la primera vez que ocurrió
that was the first occasion that we had met → ésa fue la ocasión en que nos conocimos
this would be a good occasion to try it out → ésta sería una buena oportunidad or ocasión para probarlo
on occasion → de vez en cuando
on one occasion → una vez
on other occasions → otras veces
on previous occasions → en ocasiones previas
on rare occasions → rara vez
he went back on three separate occasions → volvió en tres ocasiones
on that occasion → esa vez, en aquella ocasión
on the occasion of his retirement → con motivo de su jubilación
as (the) occasion requires → si la ocasión lo requiere
he was waiting for a suitable occasion to apologize → esperaba el momento adecuado para disculparse → esperaba una oportunidad or ocasión para disculparse
to take (the) occasion to do sth → aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer algo
2. (= event) → acontecimiento m
it was quite an occasion → fue todo un acontecimiento
what's the occasion? → ¿qué se celebra?
I wasn't dressed for the occasion → no estaba vestida de forma adecuada para la ocasión
to rise or be equal to the occasion → ponerse a la altura de las circunstancias
I keep it for special occasions → lo guardo para las grandes ocasiones
see also sense A8
it was quite an occasion → fue todo un acontecimiento
what's the occasion? → ¿qué se celebra?
I wasn't dressed for the occasion → no estaba vestida de forma adecuada para la ocasión
to rise or be equal to the occasion → ponerse a la altura de las circunstancias
I keep it for special occasions → lo guardo para las grandes ocasiones
see also sense A8
3. (= reason) → razón f, motivo m
there is no occasion for alarm; there is no occasion to be alarmed → no hay razón or motivo para alarmarse
should the occasion arise, if the occasion arises → si se da el caso
to give (sb) occasion to do sth (= opportunity) → dar ocasión a algn de hacer algo; (= reason) → dar motivo a algn para hacer algo
to give (sb) occasion for sth (= opportunity) → dar ocasión a algn para algo; (= reason) → dar motivo a algn para algo
to have occasion to do sth (= opportunity) → tener ocasión de hacer algo; (= reason) → tener motivo para hacer algo
you had no occasion to say that → no había necesidad de que dijeras eso → no había motivo para decir eso
there is no occasion for alarm; there is no occasion to be alarmed → no hay razón or motivo para alarmarse
should the occasion arise, if the occasion arises → si se da el caso
to give (sb) occasion to do sth (= opportunity) → dar ocasión a algn de hacer algo; (= reason) → dar motivo a algn para hacer algo
to give (sb) occasion for sth (= opportunity) → dar ocasión a algn para algo; (= reason) → dar motivo a algn para algo
to have occasion to do sth (= opportunity) → tener ocasión de hacer algo; (= reason) → tener motivo para hacer algo
you had no occasion to say that → no había necesidad de que dijeras eso → no había motivo para decir eso
B. VT (frm) → ocasionar (frm), causar
losses occasioned by bad weather → pérdidas ocasionadas por el mal tiempo (frm), pérdidas causadas por el mal tiempo
losses occasioned by bad weather → pérdidas ocasionadas por el mal tiempo (frm), pérdidas causadas por el mal tiempo
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occasion
[əˈkeɪʒən] n
(= time) → occasion f
on one occasion → en une occasion
on that occasion → à cette occasion
on several occasions → en plusieurs occasions
on occasion (= sometimes) → à l'occasion
on one occasion → en une occasion
on that occasion → à cette occasion
on several occasions → en plusieurs occasions
on occasion (= sometimes) → à l'occasion
(= event) → occasion f
a unique family occasion → un événement familial unique, une occasion familiale unique
a special occasion → une occasion spéciale
a sense of occasion → un sentiment d'exaltation
a unique family occasion → un événement familial unique, une occasion familiale unique
a special occasion → une occasion spéciale
a sense of occasion → un sentiment d'exaltation
to rise to the occasion → se montrer à la hauteur de la situation
(= opportunity) → occasion f
an occasion for sth → l'occasion de qch
For the girls, nature study was an occasion for lazy walks → Pour les filles, les sciences naturelles étaient l'occasion de promenades nonchalantes.
an occasion for doing sth → l'occasion de faire qch
an occasion for sth → l'occasion de qch
For the girls, nature study was an occasion for lazy walks → Pour les filles, les sciences naturelles étaient l'occasion de promenades nonchalantes.
an occasion for doing sth → l'occasion de faire qch
(= necessity) to have occasion to do sth → devoir faire qch
vt → occasionner, causer
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occasion
n
(= point in time) → Gelegenheit f, → Anlass m; on that occasion → damals, bei or zu jener Gelegenheit or jenem Anlass (geh); on another occasion → ein anderes Mal, bei einer anderen Gelegenheit etc; on several occasions → mehrmals, bei or zu mehreren Gelegenheiten etc; (on) the first occasion → beim ersten Mal, das erste Mal; on occasion → gelegentlich; (= if need be) → wenn nötig; it does not befit the occasion → es ist unpassend für diesen or zu diesem Anlass; to rise to the occasion → sich der Lage gewachsen zeigen
(= special time) → Ereignis nt; occasions of state → Staatsanlässe pl; on the occasion of his birthday → anlässlich or aus Anlass seines Geburtstages (geh); one’s 21st birthday should be something of an occasion → ein 21. Geburtstag sollte schon ein besonderes Ereignis sein
(= opportunity) → Gelegenheit f, → Möglichkeit f; I never had the occasion to congratulate him → es bot sich mir keine Gelegenheit or ich hatte nicht die Möglichkeit, ihm zu gratulieren; I would like to take this occasion to … (form) → ich möchte diese Gelegenheit ergreifen, um …
(= reason) → Grund m, → Anlass m, → Veranlassung f; should the occasion arise → sollte es nötig sein or werden; to give occasion to something (form) → zu etw Anlass geben; if you have occasion to … → sollten Sie Veranlassung haben, zu …; not an occasion for merriment → kein Grund zur Freude
vt (form) → verursachen, Anlass geben zu, zeitigen (geh); to occasion somebody to do something → jdn dazu veranlassen, etw zu tun
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occasion
[əˈkeɪʒ/ən]1. n
a. (point in time) → occasione f, circostanza
on occasion → di tanto in tanto
on several occasions → in varie occasioni
on that occasion → in quell'occasione, quella volta
on occasion → di tanto in tanto
on several occasions → in varie occasioni
on that occasion → in quell'occasione, quella volta
b. (special occasion) → occasione f, avvenimento
it was quite an occasion → è stato un avvenimento
music written for the occasion → musica scritta per l'occasione
on the occasion of → in occasione di
to rise to the occasion → mostrarsi all'altezza della situazione
it was quite an occasion → è stato un avvenimento
music written for the occasion → musica scritta per l'occasione
on the occasion of → in occasione di
to rise to the occasion → mostrarsi all'altezza della situazione
2. vt (frm) → causare; (remark) → dare origine a
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
occasion
(əˈkeiʒən) noun1. a particular time. I've heard him speak on several occasions.
2. a special event. The wedding was a great occasion.
ocˈcasional adjective happening, done etc now and then. I take an occasional trip to London.
ocˈcasionally adverb now and then. I occasionally go to the theatre.
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occasion
→ مُنَاسَبَة příležitost lejlighed Gelegenheit περίσταση ocasión tilaisuus occasion prilika occasione 場合 기회 gebeurtenis anledning okazja ocasião случай tillfälle โอกาส fırsat dịp 场合Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
occasion
n. ocasión, circunstancia, casualidad;
v. causar, ocasionar.
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