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Definition of put and call in English:

put and call

noun

Stock Market

  • An option to buy or sell shares or assets at a previously agreed price on or before a particular date. Compare "put", "call".

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From put + and + call.

Pronunciation

put and call

/ˌpʊt (ə)n(d) ˈkɔːl/