Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
co-opt
verb
/koʊˈɒpt/
Definition
To adopt or take over something for use or advantage.
Examples
- The committee decided to co-opt new members to enhance its diversity.
- The company co-opted the idea from a smaller startup for its marketing campaign.
- To gain public support, the politician co-opted popular social movements.
Meaning
Co-opt means to take something and use it for one’s own purposes, often by integrating it into a larger framework or organization.
Synonyms
- appropriate
- integrate
- adopt
- incorporate
