English Dictionary
Definition co-opt in British English
co-opt verb
[transitive] verb
/kəʊˈɒpt/
Example
Up to four additional members can be co-opted onto the Council to fulfil specific requirements.
2
to try to control someone or stop them from harming you by bringing them into your own group or organization
Example
These industry-wide gatherings are used by the major companies to co-opt their smaller competitors.
