How to Pronounce "nuclear option"
expression
ˈnukɫiɝ/ /ˈɑpʃən/, /ˈɔpʃən
NOO-klee-er AHP-shun or AWP-shun
njˈuːkliə/ /ˈɒpʃən
nyOO-klee-uh OP-shun
Definition
The 'nuclear option' is a phrase used for the most extreme action or solution available, often as a last resort when all else has failed. It can refer literally to using nuclear weapons, but in everyday language it usually just means taking a very drastic measure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnukɫiɝ/ /ˈɑpʃən/, /ˈɔpʃən
British English
njˈuːkliə/ /ˈɒpʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOO-klee-er AHP-shun or AWP-shun
UK
nyOO-klee-uh OP-shun
Listen in Context
They decided to use the nuclear option when all other plans failed.
Using the nuclear option means making a very serious choice.
The manager called the nuclear option after months of negotiation.
If you delete your entire account, that's basically the nuclear option.