Everyday Office Jargon · Vice President level

"Window of opportunity"

"Window of opportunity" means a limited period of time during which a particular action or decision is possible before the chance closes.

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How "Window of opportunity" shows up at work

Used to create urgency, often in sales, budget conversations, and project kickoffs. The window is almost always described as narrowing, closing, or about to close, because a window that stays open indefinitely is just a door.

Buzzword

We have a narrow window of opportunity before the competitor launches their version.

Plain English

We have a limited chance to move before the competitor launches their version.

Corporate Rank: Vice President · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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