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to take occasion

to take occasion

7.4
Use an opportunity to do something at a suitable time
  • phrasal verb
  • Formal
translation icon : aprovechar la ocasión
  • You should take occasion to meet the new neighbors while they are here.

Examples

  • They took occasion to discuss the project during the lunch break.

  • She always takes occasion to thank her supporters in her speeches.

  • I will take occasion to thank everyone for their support.

  • She takes occasion to speak at every conference.

  • You should take occasion to express your gratitude during the ceremony.

  • She decided to take occasion to speak with her mentor about her career plans.

  • It's wise to take occasion of this opportunity to improve your skills.

Synonyms

to seize the opportunity
vsto take occasion
10 3.9

Act quickly to use a good chance

focuses on using a chance at a suitable or appropriate time
to snatch the opportunity
vsto take occasion
3.9

To take a chance quickly before other people do

is similar but implies acting at a suitable moment rather than hurriedly

Antonyms

to pass up
63 4.1

To choose not to accept a good offer or chance

to miss an opportunity
14 2.8

Fail to use a chance to do something you want

How Bold

to exploit
95 4.1
to take occasion
  • Formal
7.4
to take one's chance
  • Informal
4 4.2

Surface Forms

take occasion infinitive
taking occasion present participle
takes occasion third person singular
took occasion past
taken occasion past participle

Morphology

take + occasion

The meaning 'to seize or use the opportunity' is directly and predictably derived from combining 'take' (seize/use) with 'occasion' (an opportunity or event). Although the phrasing is slightly formal, the compositional logic is clear and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.

Etymology

The verb take occasion may come from a simple picture: when a small chance appears you take the occasion, like grabbing an open door to step through. So, it means 'to use a good opportunity'.