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Definition option in British English

option noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɒpʃ(ə)n/

▪ consider, discuss, evaluate, examine, explore, ponder, review, weigh

1

something that you can choose in a particular situation

Example

We've discussed all the marketing options and decided to go for television advertising.

Example

We have three different options for financing the house.

Example

You have the option of walking there or going by bus.

Example

She had no option but to admit the truth.

Example

Terrorist leaders concluded that armed resistance was no longer a viable option.

Synonyms and related words
choice decision selection
1.1

an extra feature on a new product such as a car that you can choose to add when you buy it

Synonyms and related words
merch product goods
1.2

one of a range of things that you can choose to do when you are using a computer program

Example

Choose the 'save' option from the File menu.

Synonyms and related words
anchor link autoflow automatic hyphenation
1.3

any course that a student can choose to take, in addition to the courses that they must take

Synonyms and related words
access course apprenticeship articles
2

the right to buy or sell something in the future, for example property or stock in a company

Example

stock options

Example

The airline has ordered 16 aircraft and has options on another 29.

Example

If one partner dies, the others have the option to buy back their shares.

3

something is not to be discussed or considered

Example

The family house has to be painted, and getting rid of it is not an option.

Definition option in British English