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Collocations for option - noun

1. freedom to choose

VERB + option

have
You have the option of working full-time or part-time.
give sb

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PREPOSITION

with the option of, without the option of
He was jailed without the option of a fine.

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PHRASES

have little option but to, have no option but to
We had no option but to leave without them.

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2. sth you choose/can choose

ADJECTIVE

available, possible, viable
real, realistic
attractive, good
Deciding on your best option is not easy.
preferred
only
Resignation was her only option.
limited
practical
easy, soft (esp. BrE)
A life of chastity is not an easy option.
He thought General Studies would be a soft option.
cheap, expensive
policy
nuclear
menu (= on a computer)

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VERB + option

choose, exercise, select, take
Look at the on-screen menu and select the ‘File’ option.
give sb, offer (sb), provide
limit
consider, look at, weigh
Let's look at all the options available.

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PHRASES

keep your options open, leave your options open (= to avoid making a decision now so that you still have a choice later)

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3. right to buy/sell sth at some time in the future

ADJECTIVE

first
share (BrE), stock (AmE)

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VERB + option

have
exercise, take, take up
She took up an option in her contract to buy three million shares.

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PREPOSITION

option on
He's promised me first option on his car.

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