Ripe (adjective)

1. Fully developed and ready to be eaten or used.
2. Having reached maturity; fully grown or developed.
3. (of an opportunity) having reached the point of being ready to be acted upon.

Origin:

Old english rīp, of germanic origin; related to dutch rijp and german reif.

Examples:

1. Ripe, juicy peaches.
2. The fruit is ripe and ready to pick.
3. The company was ripe for a takeover.
4. The time was ripe for change.
5. The situation was ripe for exploitation.