He hoped writing an opinion piece for The Times would be the springboard he needed to get into journalism.
Synonyms and exampleschanceI didn't get a chance to say goodbye.
opportunityEveryone will get the opportunity to comment.
breakHer big break came when she was offered a role in a Spielberg movie.
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If there isa chance to do something, that means there is an occasion or a situation that allows you to do something. If there isa chance that something will or won't happen, it is possible for it to happen or not happen.