<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions.</li><li>a special or important time, event, ceremony, celebration, etc.: His birthday will be quite an occasion.</li><li>a convenient or favorable time, opportunity, or juncture: This slack period would be a good occasion to take inventory.</li><li>the immediate or incidental cause or reason for some action or result: What is the occasion for this uproar?</li><li>needs or necessities.</li><li>necessary business matters: to go about one's lawful occasions.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to give occasion or cause for; bring about.</li></ul>