option to buy

idiom

: a right to buy (something) in the future for a specified price

The ad is for a condo to rent with an option to buy.

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The acquisition will be done by Charoen Pokphand’s subsidiary Westbridge Foods, which also has an option to buy the remaining 35% shares in Newburgh after three years. —

Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Although the movie officially premieres on Friday, websites for Cinemark and AMC Theaters have the option to buy tickets and see the movie a day early. —

Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024 An option to buy the ball privately for $4,500,000 is also said to be available. —

Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024 There was talk that he would be sold in the summer, but after much speculation and links to the likes of Porto and Napoli, the 'Little Tiger' stayed in Spain by penning a loan deal until June 30, 2025 which can be extended while there is also an option to buy him. —

Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for option to buy

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