co-opt

• Jemanden durch Zuwahl in ein Gremium oder eine Gruppe aufnehmen; etwas in eine größere Struktur eingliedern oder einverleiben.

A verb meaning to appoint or elect someone as a colleague or member of a group, or to absorb or assimilate something into a larger entity.

1. Elect as a colleagueB2formal

   To choose or elect someone as a fellow member or colleague, often by the existing members of a group.

   Kooptieren

   • The committee decided to co-opt a new member from the finance department.
   • They co-opted her onto the board because of her expertise.
   • The club co-opted several local artists to join their advisory panel.

   Synonymeadmitappointchooseelectinductselect

   Antonymedismissexcludeexpeloustreject

2. Neutralize through assimilationC1formalpolitical

   To win over or neutralize a potential opponent or dissenting voice by absorbing them into an established group.

   Durch Assimilation neutralisieren

   • The political party tried to co-opt the protest movement by offering its leaders positions.
   • The corporation co-opted the environmental activists by funding their projects.
   • By co-opting the critics, the organization avoided a public confrontation.

   Synonymeabsorbassimilateenfoldincorporateintegrate

   Antonymealienateexcludeopposeoustrejectrepel

3. Appoint summarily or commandeerC1formal

   To appoint someone to a position without the usual formalities, or to take control of something for one's own use.

   Ohne Formalitäten ernennen oder vereinnahmen

   • The manager co-opted a team of volunteers for the emergency project.
   • The general co-opted civilian resources to support the military operation.
   • They co-opted the conference room for an unscheduled meeting.

   Synonymeannexappointappropriatearrogatecommandeerexpropriatepreemptseizetake overusurp

4. Take for one's own useB2informal

   To adopt or assume something, such as an idea, style, or practice, for one's own purposes.

   Vereinnahmen

   • The fashion designer co-opted elements of traditional clothing into her new collection.
   • The startup co-opted the marketing strategy from a larger competitor.
   • He co-opted the phrase from a popular movie to use in his speech.

   Synonymeadoptannexappropriateassimilatecommandeerhijacktake overusurp

   Antonymeabandoneschewforsakerejectrenouncerepudiate