option

• Substantiv, das die Wahl oder Alternative bezeichnet, die bei einer Entscheidung oder bei der Auswahl aus mehreren Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung steht.

A noun referring to a choice or alternative that is available when making a decision or selecting from a set of possibilities.

1. Choice or alternativeA2formal

   One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen.

   Wahl oder Alternative

   • We have several options for dinner tonight.
   • She chose the vegetarian option from the menu.
   • The job offer gave him two options: relocate or resign.

   Synonymealternativechoicepickpossibilityrecourseselection

2. Right to chooseB1formal

   The freedom or ability to choose between different possibilities.

   Recht der Wahl

   • Students have the option to study abroad for a semester.
   • You always have the option to say no.
   • The contract gives us the option to renew for another year.

   Synonymechoicediscretionlibertypickpreferenceselection

   Antonymecoercioncompulsionnecessityobligationrequirement

3. Financial instrumentC1formalbusiness

   A contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price.

   Option

   • He bought a call option on the company's stock.
   • Options trading can be risky for inexperienced investors.
   • The trader exercised his option to sell the shares.