(idiomatic) A qualification, person or thing that can provide positive opportunities.

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc. / A pass entitling the holder to board a train, a bus, a plane, or other means of transportation / A citation for a traffic violation.

To issue someone a ticket, as for travel or for a violation of a local or traffic law. / To mark with a ticket.

A permit once granted to convicts allowing them to leave prison under certain circumstances; used especially of convicts transported to the British colonies

Costly or expensive; having a high price.

(African-American Vernacular) To make threats or boasts, especially if empty and/or if made to intimidate someone.

(US) A ballot cast for candidates of more than one political party.

(US) A ballot cast for all the candidates of a specific political party.

a person who collects the tickets of patrons entering a cinema, theatre etc so that they cannot be used again

someone who has a valid ticket for an event or for a journey