co-opt

Definition

  • verb: to cause or force (someone or something) to become part of your group, movement, etc.
  • verb: to choose or elect as a member
  • synonyms: preempt, coöpt

Examples

  • The candidate has been accused of 'co-opting' his opponent's message to serve his own election campaign.

  • The national organization has 'co-opted' many formerly independent local groups.

  • Advertisers 'co-opted' the team's slogan.

Movie quotes

  • (..) is raking them in. I never badmouth their voters. I say they're victims. Victims of what, I have no idea... You're right. We have to co-opt Le Pen's voters. If we don't, we lose. If we do, we win. It's what the electoral map says. It gives us bi-monthly (..)
    2016 Me Before You