co-opt

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.

ruГлагол, означающий назначить или избрать кого-либо коллегой или членом группы, или поглотить или ассимилировать что-либо в более крупную структуру.esVerbo que significa nombrar o elegir a alguien como colega o miembro de un grupo, o absorber o asimilar algo dentro de una estructura más amplia.frVerbe signifiant nommer ou élire quelqu'un comme collègue ou membre d'un groupe, ou intégrer ou assimiler quelque chose dans une structure plus large.deJemanden durch Zuwahl in ein Gremium oder eine Gruppe aufnehmen; etwas in eine größere Struktur eingliedern oder einverleiben.ptVerbo que significa nomear ou eleger alguém como colega ou membro de um grupo, ou absorver e assimilar algo em uma estrutura maior.zh动词，指把某人选入或任命为某个团体的成员，或指把某事物吸收、同化进更大的结构或组织中。arفعل يعني اختيار شخص أو تعيينه عضواً في جماعة أو هيئة، أو استيعاب شيء ما ودمجه في بنية أكبر.

1. Elect as a colleague B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКооптироватьescooptarfrCoopterdeKooptierenptCooptarzh增选arالاختيار كعضو

   Synonyme: admitappointchooseelectinductselect

   Antonyme: dismissexcludeexpeloustreject

2. Neutralize through assimilation C1 formal political

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

   • 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.

   ruНейтрализовать через ассимиляциюesCooptar (neutralizar mediante asimilación)frNeutraliser en intégrantdeDurch Assimilation neutralisierenptNeutralizar pela assimilaçãozh通过吸纳加以中立化arتحييد عبر الاستيعاب

   Synonyme: absorbassimilateenfoldincorporateintegrate

   Antonyme: alienateexcludeopposeoustrejectrepel

3. Appoint summarily or commandeer C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНазначить без формальностей или реквизироватьesCooptarfrCoopterdeOhne Formalitäten ernennen oder vereinnahmenptNomear sem formalidades ou requisitarzh无常规程序任命或征用arالتعيين دون إجراءات أو الاستيلاء

   Synonyme: annexappointappropriatearrogatecommandeerexpropriatepreemptseizetake overusurp

4. Take for one's own use B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗаимствоватьesApropiarse defrs'approprierdeVereinnahmenptApropriar-sezh挪用arاستيعاب

   Synonyme: adoptannexappropriateassimilatecommandeerhijacktake overusurp

   Antonyme: abandoneschewforsakerejectrenouncerepudiate

• co-opted past participle
• co-opted past simple
• co-opting present participle
• co-opts third person singular