Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

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."
View more

Word Game Points

Is CO-OPT a valid Scrabble word?
No, co-opt is NOT valid for Scrabble
US/CA UK/EU

Is CO-OPT a valid Words With Friends word?
No, co-opt is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
CO-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 Word
CO-OPT is not a valid WordFeud word.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen