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co-opted

 

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Co-opted
Pronunciation:
ko-OP-ted
Part of Speech:
Verb
Definition:

1. to adopt or take over someone or something by assimilating it into one's own group, often by force or persuasion
2. to appoint or elect someone to a position within an organization or committee

Sense 1:

Example: The rebel group co-opted several villages and forced them to join their cause.

Example: The multinational corporation co-opted a smaller competitor and assimilated it into their business operations.

Sense 2:

Example: The board of directors co-opted a new member to fill the vacancy left by the retired chairman.

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