Option
Meanings and phrases
option
- the act of choosing or selecting; choice; selection; pick
- the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
- one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; alternative; choice
n.
- an option to buy
- the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; call
n.
- an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified; default
n.
- an option granted to corporate executives if the company achieves certain financial goals; incentive stock option
n.
- an option granted to corporate executives if the company achieves certain financial goals; incentive option
n.
- freedom of a local government to determine by popular vote the applicability of a controversial law in their jurisdiction
lock-up option
- an option to buy the crown jewels offered to a white knight in order to forestall a hostile takeover
n.
- a put or call option for which the seller or buyer has no underlying security position
n.
- an option to sell
- the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; put
n.
- the right to buy or sell a stock at a specified price within a stated period
- a benefit given by a company to an employee in the form of an option to buy stock in the company at a discount or at a fixed price
E.g.
- Sampdoria, borrowed Tozzo with option to buy.
- And there is the option to buy individual channels at $1 each.
- The RAF had the option to buy or return the aircraft to Boeing.
E.g.
- The player is given the option to kill Blake or let him go.
- The cutter is usually given the option of "knocking" instead of cutting.
- The FED district bank was given the option to enforce or deny the provision.
E.g.
- No divisions were available; independence was the only option.
- For those areas where no powered-machinery is available blade shears are the only option.
- The suspects asked for a second exit and Huber lied and said the front door was the only option.
E.g.
- On 13 January 2020, he joined SPAL on loan with an option to purchase.
- The deal included an option to purchase for a fee of around €1 million.
- On 31 January 2020, he joined Lecce on loan with an option to purchase.
E.g.
- These people were left with no option but to escape.
- The police had no option but to fire at him".
- Jay has no option but to do what Lomas asks.
E.g.
- The other option is to fly with a safety pilot.
- Hari, left with no other option, explains his behaviour.
- Pasupathy, with no other option, arranges for their marriage.
E.g.
- Gaius Iulius Verus Maximinus was the next best option.
- Diamond is considered the best option to address this issue.
- The best option is for hunters to switch to non-lead ammunition.
E.g.
- Surrender is not an option during or between battles.
- This is not an option when moving permanently.
- Poured concrete is not an option because it will crack.
E.g.
- Another 171 school districts adopted a preliminary budget leaving open the option of exceeded the Index limit.
- Another 181 school districts adopted a preliminary budget leaving open the option of exceeding the Index limit.
- For 2012–2013, 274 school districts adopted a resolution certifying that tax rates would not be increased above their index; 223 school districts adopted a preliminary budget leaving open the option of exceeded the Index limit.
E.g.
- Tire-less, it still remained a viable option.
- E-courses are also a viable option for distance learning.
- ETC is also a more viable option than other alternatives by definition.
E.g.
- He agreed a five-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.
- He signed a two-year contract with an option to extend the deal by 12 months.
- Nevertheless, the club took up their option to extend his contract for a further year.
E.g.
- Amphotericin B is another option.
- Air strike is another option.
- Community colleges offer another option at this transitional stage of education.
E.g.
- A full-scale invasion was not the administration's first option.
- To entice purchasers he sold lottery tickets with first option on choice lots as one set of prizes.
- The first option is less logical, but results in shorter marks for most English language libraries.
E.g.
- This leaves the second option: that it is false.
- This second option represents 61% of the fair’s surface area.
- He averaged 20.5 points per game as a second option to Jack Gibbs.
E.g.
- Another 171 school districts adopted a preliminary budget leaving open the option of exceeded the Index limit.
- For 2012–2013, 274 school districts adopted a resolution certifying that tax rates would not be increased above their index; 223 school districts adopted a preliminary budget leaving open the option of exceeded the Index limit.
- For 2012-2013, 274 school districts adopted a resolution certifying that tax rates would not be increased above their index; 223 school districts adopted a preliminary budget leaving open the option of exceeded the Index limit.
E.g.
- Hari, left with no other option, explains his behaviour.
- Pasupathy, with no other option, arranges for their marriage.
- People were wetting and soiling themselves as there was no other option.
E.g.
- A third option is to not cache content requested by the client.
- The results were that out of 2,842 respondents, most preferred the third option.
- A third option, "A", restricts black pigment to a black-and-tan pattern called seal brown.
E.g.
- Medications have also gained acceptance as a treatment option for taijin kyofusho.
- This versatility allows for Cloderm cream to be a treatment option for a variety of patients.
- Acitretin is a viable treatment option for organ transplant patients according to expert opinion.
E.g.
- The club picked up his contract option on December 9, 2018.
- VfB Stuttgart secured the contract option to sign Sakai permanently.
- Cincinnati declined his contract option at the end of the 2019 season.
E.g.
- In problem 1, people preferred option A with a rate of 74% over option B with 26%.
- Due to these limitation vehicles on belts have been the preferred option in Antarctica.
- In problem 2, people preferred option D with a rate of 58% over option C with a rate of 42%.
E.g.
- Here, Black has the option of taking the unprotected pawn on e4, but it is considered "poisoned".)
- Students have the option of taking College Board approved courses and then taking the College Board's examination in the Spring.
E.g.
- ft. of torque, and serves as the base engine option.
- The only engine option is a 114 hp 1.5L with a 5-speed manual.
- The only engine option was the petrol "B14", combined with either the CVT or a four-speed manual.
E.g.
- Zulte Waregem for five months with an option to make the move permanently afterwards.
- He signed a season-long deal with an option to make the move permanent in West Bromwich Albion's favour.
- on loan until June 2019, with the Italian club having the option to make the move permanent for €10 million.
E.g.
- He received a $1.15 million contract, with a club option for 2008.
- On 14 March 2018, he was signed to a one-year contract with a club option for an additional year.
- He earned $1.25 million in 2006 with a club option worth $2.5 million in 2007 (with a $250,000 buyout).
E.g.
- Each year, the School Board has the option of adopting either: 1) a resolution in January certifying they will not increase taxes above their index or 2) a preliminary budget in February.
- Each year, Derry Area School Board has the option of adopting either 1) a resolution in January certifying they will not increase taxes above their index or 2) a preliminary budget in February.
- Each year, Franklin Area School Board has the option of adopting either 1) a resolution in January certifying they will not increase taxes above their index or 2) a preliminary budget in February.