co-opt

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co-opt /koʊˈɑːpt/ verb

co-opts; co-opted; co-opting

co-opt

/koʊˈɑːpt/

verb

co-opts; co-opted; co-opting

Learner's definition of CO-OPT

[+ object] formal

: to cause or force (someone or something) to become part of your group, movement, etc.拉拢；笼络

The national organization has co-opted many formerly independent local groups.这一全国性组织拉拢了许多从前的地方独立组织。

: to use or take control of (something) for your own purposes将…为己所用

Advertisers co-opted the team's slogan.广告商们借鉴了这个团队的口号。
The candidate has been accused of co-opting his opponent's message to serve his own election campaign.这名候选人被指控剽窃其竞争对手的宣传词为自己的竞选活动助威。