CO-OPT
(verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Co-Opt.
Co-Opt - as a verb
Choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague
Example: "The church members co-opted individuals from similar backgrounds to replenish the congregation"
Neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group
Example: "We co-opted the independent minority tribes by pulling them into the northern alliance"
Appoint summarily or commandeer
Example: "The army tried to co-opt peasants into civil defence groups"
Take or assume for one's own use
Example: "He co-opted the criticism and embraced it"
Example Sentences
"The company tried to co-opt the rival's employees by offering them higher salaries."
"The government often tries to co-opt opposition leaders in order to maintain control."
"The organization sought to co-opt the activists' message for its own agenda."
"The marketing team decided to co-opt a popular social media trend for their latest campaign."
"He tried to co-opt me into his scheme, but I refused to get involved."
Word Game Points
Is CO-OPT a valid Scrabble word?
No, co-opt is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is CO-OPT a valid Words With Friends word?
No, co-opt is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordCO-OPT is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is CO-OPT a valid WordFeud word?
No, co-opt is NOT valid for WordFeud
Invalid WordCO-OPT is not a valid WordFeud word.
