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to take someone's idea or plan and use it as if it were your own
The President co-opted welfare reform from the Republicans.
to try to control someone or stop them from harming you by bringing them into your own group or organization
Democrats will need to co-opt six Republicans to achieve a majority.
if a committee, group, etc. co-opts someone, they agree to make that person a member
Up to four additional members can be co-opted onto the Council to fulfill specific requirements.
