ˈɔpʃən n. 1 a
the act or an
instance of choosing; a
choice. b a
thing that is or
may be
chosen (those are the options). 2 the
liberty of choosing;
freedom of choice. 3
Stock Exch. etc. the
right, obtained by
payment, to
buy,
sell, etc. specified stocks etc. at a specified
price within a set
time. øhave no option but to must.
keep (or leave) one's options
open not commit oneself. [F or f. L optio, stem of optare choose]