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occasion(noun)/əˈkeɪʒn/ /əˈkeɪʒn/- a particular time when something happens
- on this/that occasion
- I've met him on several occasions.
- They have been seen together on two separate occasions.
- On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night.
- Only on rare occasions do I go out socially.
- I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health.
- He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts.
- I have stated on numerous occasions what options are open.
- Harry has mentioned this on many previous occasions.
Extra Examples- I have stayed there on a number of occasions.
- It was the first of many such occasions.
- On this occasion, as it happens, the engine started immediately.
- On this particular occasion, Joe wasn't there.
- They came to visit us on the odd occasion, but only when they had nothing better to do.
- I will overlook your lateness, on this occasion.
- a special event, ceremony or celebration
- a great/memorable/happy/momentous occasion
- Turn every meal into a special occasion.
- They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert.
- Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion.
- We expect you to dress for the occasion.
- He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement.
- Every good wish to them on the occasion of their 40th anniversary.
Extra Examples- I only wear my silk dress on special occasions.
- Medals are usually worn only on ceremonial occasions.
- The Queen's coach is only used for state occasions.
- We sell cards and notepaper for all occasions.
- It was certainly a memorable occasion!
- a suitable time for something
- It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy.
- These workshops provide an occasion for talking about art.
- This is not a time for specifics, but an occasion for vision.
- Festivals were occasions for great celebration.
- I’ll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance).
- a reason or cause
- I've had no occasion to visit him recently.
- She doesn’t have much occasion to speak French in her new job.
- Her death was the occasion of mass riots.
- Art here is an occasion for education and entertainment.
- I'm willing to go to court over this if the occasion arises (= if it becomes necessary).
Extra Examples- I bought the camera last year, but never had the occasion to use it.
- Last year we had occasion to visit relatives in Cornwall.
- sometimes but not often
- He has been known on occasion to lose his temper.
- a feeling or understanding that an event is important or special
- Candles on the table gave the evening a sense of occasion.
Word Origin- late Middle English: from Latin occasio(n-) ‘juncture, reason’, from occidere ‘go down, set’, from ob- ‘towards’ + cadere ‘to fall’.
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