co-opt

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague
  2. verb neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group
  3. verb appoint summarily or commandeer

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