American English
/ˈɑp.ʃn̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
One thing that you can choose from two or more possibilities.
Practice out loudOne thing that you can choose from two or more possibilities.
We have three options for dinner.
Taking the train is a good option.
the best option · a good option · the only option · an available option
choose an option
an option for + noun
The possibility or freedom to do something or choose a particular plan.
You have the option of working from home.
Employees have the option to leave early on Fridays.
have the option of · give someone the option of · the option to choose
have the option of + gerund
have the option to + verb
to avoid deciding too soon so that you can choose later
I'm keeping my options open until I hear from the other company.
to be forced to do something
We had no option but to cancel the trip.