default option

dɪˈfɔːlt ˈɒpʃən

Definition

Definition of default option - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

automatic choiceoption automatically chosen if no alternative is specified

The default option is to save files in PDF format.
The default option is to print in black and white.
If you don't choose, the default option will apply.

preset

standard

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Expressions with default option

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credit default option

financial contract paying if a borrower fails to repay debt

He bought a credit default option to protect his investment.

Expressions with default

by default

adv.

automatically without active choice or intervention

The computer starts in safe mode by default.

in default

adv.

failing to fulfill an obligation

He was sued for being in default on his loan payments.

payment default

failure to pay money owed by the agreed or required time

The lender reported a payment default after three missed mortgage installments.

win by default

become the winner because the other side cannot compete

She will win by default if he doesn't show up.

default language

language someone normally uses when speaking or writing unless requested otherwise

English is her default language when emailing international clients.

default on

fail to pay a debt or loan

He defaulted on his student loans.

Expressions with option

soft option

easier alternative in a decision-making process

Choosing the soft option, she decided to stay home.

crown-jewel option

the most valuable or important option available

Choosing the crown-jewel option made the project successful.

nuclear option

extreme measure considered as a last resort

The board considered the nuclear option to resolve the ongoing crisis..

option on the table

choice available for consideration

We have an option on the table to extend the deadline.

take the soft option

choose the easiest or least challenging course of action

He decided to take the soft option and avoid the hard work.

take an option on

secure a future opportunity or decision

They decided to take an option on the new property.

best option

the most favorable choice

Choosing the best option can save you time and money.

have no other option

be forced to act due to lack of alternatives

They had no other option but to leave.

leave no option

make it impossible to choose anything else

His actions leave no option but to leave.

tailor-made option

customized choice designed for specific needs

They offered a tailor-made option for our travel itinerary.

Terms with default option included in their meaning

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restaurant

default beverage option in a restaurant

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French:option par défaut, ...
German:Standardoption, ...
Italian:opzione predefinita, ...
Spanish:opción predeterminada, ...
Portuguese:opção padrão, ...
Chinese:默认选项, ...
Japanese:デフォルトオプション, ...
Arabic:الخيار الافتراضي, ...
Hebrew:אֶפְשָׁרוּת בְּרֵירַת מֶחְדָּל, ...
Russian:опция по умолчанию, ...
Ukrainian:опція за замовчуванням, ...
Hindi:पूर्वनिर्धारित विकल्प, ...
Bengali:পূর্বনির্ধারিত বিকল্প, ...
Catalan:opció per defecte, ...
Czech:výchozí možnost, ...
Danish:standardvalg, ...
Dutch:standaardoptie, ...
Greek:προεπιλεγμένη επιλογή, ...
Hungarian:alapértelmezett beállítás, ...
Khmer:ជម្រើសលំនាំដើម, ...
Korean:기본 옵션, ...
Persian:گزینه پیش‌فرض, ...
Polish:domyślna opcja, ...
Portuguese (BR):opção padrão, ...
Romanian:opțiune implicită, ...
Swedish:standardalternativ, ...
Thai:ตัวเลือกเริ่มต้น, ...
Turkish:varsayılan seçenek, ...
Vietnamese:lựa chọn mặc định, ...

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