Ⅰ.
keep your options open
► to avoid doing or deciding something immediately in case there is a better opportunity to consider later: »
They are still keeping their options open but a merger is a strong possibility.
Main Entry: ↑open
Ⅱ.
keep your options open
► to wait before making a decision to make sure that you know all the choices that are available to you: »
Better offers are becoming available all the time, so you should keep your options open.
Main Entry: ↑option
Financial and business terms. 2012.