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co-option

/kəʊˈɒp.ʃən/

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noun

/kəʊˈɒp.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс выбора нового члена в группу, обычно путём голосования существующих членов, или акт назначения кого-либо без их согласия.

A noun referring to the process of selecting a new member into a group, typically by a vote of existing members, or the act of appointing someone summarily, sometimes without their consent.

  1. Selection by existing membersB2formal

    The process of choosing a new member to join a group or committee, typically by a vote of the current members.

    ruКооптация

    • The committee decided on the co-option of a new treasurer.
    • Co-option of new members requires a majority vote.
    • The board's co-option of an expert was widely supported.

    Synonymsco-optationselection

  2. Summary appointmentC1formal

    The act of appointing someone to a position or role without their prior consent or through a unilateral decision.

    ruНазначение без согласования

    • The leader's co-option of a deputy was met with criticism.
    • Co-option of members without consultation can lead to conflict.
    • The organization's co-option of external advisors was seen as a power move.

    Synonymsco-optationconscriptiondrafting

Forms
  • co-options plural form
  • co-options' possessive plural form
  • co-option's possessive singular form