coopt
/koʊˈɑpt/
verb
- To bring someone into a group or organization, often by invitation or appointment rather than election.
- The club coopted several volunteers to help organize the event.
- The committee decided to coopt a new member with expertise in finance.
- She was coopted onto the board to represent younger employees.
- To take over or adopt an idea, policy, or practice, often to neutralize opposition or gain advantage.
- The company coopted the environmental group's slogan for its advertising campaign.
- The startup coopted open-source software to build its platform.
- Politicians often coopt popular movements to win votes.
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