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to co-opt
01
to select or bring someone into a group as a colleague or fellow member
Examples
The committee co-opted several new members to strengthen its team.
She was co-opted into the board for her expertise.
02
to take something for one's own use, often without permission
Examples
The designer co-opted traditional patterns in her modern collection.
Protest slogans were co-opted by commercial advertisers.
