OPTIMIZE

[UK and ANZ] usually -ise [verb] [T]Further research into the belts is required to optimize passenger safety. option [noun] - one thing which can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choiceOne option would be to cancel the trip altogether. [C]Leaving on Thursday would be another option. [C]There are many/several/various options open to someone who is willing to work hard. [C]When I left school I wanted to travel, but I had no money so I had no option (= freedom to choose) but to work. [U + to infinitive]This type of bank account gives you the option to withdraw up to £500 without prior arrangement. [U + to infinitive]They didn't leave him much option - either he paid or they'd beat him up. [U](specialized) An option is also the right to buy something in the future.a share optionThe publishers decided not to take up their option on the paperback version.If someone keeps/leaves their options open they wait before making a choice.I don't have to decide which subjects I'm going to study until next term, so I'll keep my options open till then and think about it over the summer.