diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 54798d3..9cd4f96 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ The command-line interface is straightforward as reflected in the output from
 ```
     Usage: tio [<options>] <tty-device|sub-config>
 
-    Connect to tty-device or activate sub-configuration.
+    Connect to tty-device directly or via sub-configuration.
 
     Options:
       -b, --baudrate <bps>             Baud rate (default: 115200)
diff --git a/src/options.c b/src/options.c
index 726afc1..85782c9 100644
--- a/src/options.c
+++ b/src/options.c
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ void print_help(char *argv[])
 {
     printf("Usage: %s [<options>] <tty-device|sub-config>\n", argv[0]);
     printf("\n");
-    printf("Connect to tty-device or activate sub-configuration.\n");
+    printf("Connect to tty-device directly or via sub-configuration.\n");
     printf("\n");
     printf("Options:\n");
     printf("  -b, --baudrate <bps>             Baud rate (default: 115200)\n");