to look for an opportunity; to seek out a suitable time to do something

The practice of putting practical success and the use of favorable circumstances above fixed principles or morals; pragmatism.

the policy or practice of providing the same access to employment, education, and other benefits to everyone regardless of their background

the extent to which an event is likely to occur; mathematical chance

To watch for a chance or an opportunity.

employment opportunity; job opening

to let an opportunity slip away; to fail to seize a chance

leftist opportunism; a political strategy that pursues goals through rash or radical methods regardless of objective conditions

to take advantage of a chance; to grasp an opportunity

The value of the next best alternative that must be given up to make a choice; specifically used in economics.

to wait for the right moment or see one's chance to act