HyperDic: stock_option

English > 2 senses of the expression stock option:
NOUNpossessionstock optionthe right to buy or sell a stock at a specified price within a stated period
possessionstock optiona 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
English > stock option: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
MeaningThe right to buy or sell a stock at a specified price within a stated period.
Narrowercall optionAn option to buy
put optionAn option to sell
BroaderoptionThe right to buy or sell property at an agreed price
Spanishopción
English > stock option: 2 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningA 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.
Example"stock options are not much use as an incentive if the price at which they can be exercised is out of reach"
Broaderbenefitfinancial assistance in time of need

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