Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coopt

verb

/koʊˈɒpt/

Definition

To acquire or absorb someone or something into a group, often by integrating or adapting them into an established system or organization.

Examples

They decided to coopt prominent members of the community to build support for the initiative.
The club sought to coopt new volunteers to assist with upcoming projects.
She felt her ideas were coopted by the committee without giving her credit.

Meaning

Coopt means to take in or recruit members into a group, usually implying a transformation or adaptation of the individual or idea into the larger agenda of the organization.