option

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее выбор или альтернативу, доступную при принятии решения или выборе из набора возможностей.esSustantivo que denota una elección o alternativa disponible al tomar una decisión o seleccionar entre un conjunto de posibilidades.frNom désignant un choix ou une alternative disponible lors d'une décision ou d'une sélection parmi un ensemble de possibilités; également une chose qui peut être choisie.deSubstantiv, das die Wahl oder Alternative bezeichnet, die bei einer Entscheidung oder bei der Auswahl aus mehreren Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung steht.ptSubstantivo que denota a possibilidade ou alternativa de escolha disponível ao se decidir entre diferentes possibilidades.zh名词，指在做决定或从多种可能性中选择时可用的选择或替代方案。arاسم يدل على الاختيار أو البديل المتاح عند اتخاذ قرار أو الانتقاء من بين مجموعة من الاحتمالات.

1. Choice or alternative A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВыбор или альтернативаesopciónfroption (choix possible)deWahl oder AlternativeptEscolha ou alternativazh选择或替代方案arخيار أو بديل

   Synonyms: alternativechoicepickpossibilityrecourseselection

2. Right to choose B1 formal

   The freedom or ability to choose between different possibilities.

   • 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.

   ruПраво выбораesDerecho a elegirfrDroit de choisirdeRecht der WahlptDireito de escolhazh选择权arحق الاختيار

   Synonyms: choicediscretionlibertypickpreferenceselection

   Antonyms: coercioncompulsionnecessityobligationrequirement

3. Financial instrument C1 formal business

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

   • 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.

   ruОпционesOpción financierafrOption financièredeOptionptOpçãozh期权arخيار

• options plural form
• options' possessive plural form
• option's possessive singular form