2. To succeed in dealing with a difficult situation.
3. To do what is needed at the time.
4. To get a boner
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ex. 1. John was able to rise to the occasion and make the conference a success. It was a big challenge, but he rose to the occasion.
ex. 2. t's not easy to play your first match in front of a crowd that size but he certainly rose to the occasion.
ex. 3. When a crisis hits, will you rise to the occasion? She needed some help, so I rose to the occasion and volunteered my services.
ex. 4. He saw her breasts and then he rose to the occasion.
Example: I have been so excited to finally go on a date with Russell. Not suprisingly the day before our date I got a special occasion zit.
Example: Tomorrow is our family reunion! I will get to see people I haven't seen in years! Some people are coming that I haven't even met. I hope I don't get a special occasion zit.