option
/ˈɑpʃən/
noun
- A choice or something that can be chosen.
- You have the option of taking the bus or walking.
- The menu offers several vegetarian options.
- She kept her options open and applied to multiple colleges.
- A right to buy or sell something at a specific price within a certain time period, especially in finance.
- He bought a stock option that allowed him to purchase shares next month.
- The company offered employees options to buy company stock.
- Trading options can be risky if you don't understand the market.
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verb
- To buy or sell the right to buy or sell something in the future.
- They optioned the land for development next year.
- The author optioned her book to a publisher for a possible series.
- The studio optioned the novel to turn it into a movie.