occasion

US /əˈkeʒən/

UK /ə'keɪʒn/

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noun

  • A cause or reason.
  • Significant or important event or function
  • A need or reason.
  • A favorable or suitable time or opportunity.
  • Time when something happens or takes place
  • A reason or cause.

other

  • To cause or give rise to.
  • To cause or give rise to.

verb

  • To make or cause something to happen; to lead to

Examples

On this occasion, as it happens, the engine started immediately.

On one occasion he even rang me in the middle of the night.