by choice

• Gibt an, dass eine Handlung freiwillig oder aufgrund einer eigenen Entscheidung erfolgt und nicht aus Zwang oder Verpflichtung.

Indicates that an action is done voluntarily or because of one's own decision, not due to force or obligation.

1. Voluntarily or intentionallyB1formal

   Indicating that an action is done because one wants to, not because one has to.

   Aus freiem Willen

   • She lives alone by choice, not because she has to.
   • He chose this career path by choice, despite other options.
   • They are child-free by choice.