optie lichten

English translation: exercise an option

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Dutch term or phrase:optie lichten
English translation:exercise an option
Entered by: Greta Holmer

06:38 Dec 7, 2001
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
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Dutch term or phrase: optie lichten
I just need some confirmation. Does this mean 'to exercise an option'?
Sanmar (X)
Local time: 19:29
exercise an option
Explanation:
Yes - it is to exercise a share option or other option. I have also seen to take an option in legal texts.

HTH
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Greta Holmer
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:29
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Thanks!Also to Chris whose answer was just as helpful. Unfortunately it does not seem possible to 'share out' the points!
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exercise an option


Explanation:
Yes - it is to exercise a share option or other option. I have also seen to take an option in legal texts.

HTH


    Le Docte: Legal Dictionary
Greta Holmer
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:29
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in pair: 16
Grading comment
Thanks!Also to Chris whose answer was just as helpful. Unfortunately it does not seem possible to 'share out' the points!

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exercise an option


Explanation:
Yep, it's a synonym for "een optie uitoefenen", but not as common.

Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 20:29
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 2117
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