keep one's options open: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  Generalneutralformal
  • To avoid committing to a single choice so that multiple alternatives remain available.
  • To preserve flexibility by postponing a decision in order to consider or pursue different possibilities.

  Examples

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  • I'm going to keep my options open and apply to several universities before making a final decision.

    Voy a mantener mis opciones abiertas y postular a varias universidades antes de tomar una decisión final.

  • She kept her options open by attending multiple job interviews even after receiving one offer.

    Ella mantuvo sus opciones abiertas asistiendo a varias entrevistas de trabajo incluso después de recibir una oferta.

  • If you keep your options open, you might discover opportunities you hadn't considered before.

    Si mantienes tus opciones abiertas, podrías descubrir oportunidades que no habías considerado antes.