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cooption

/kəʊˈpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does cooption mean?

noun

The act of persuading someone to join a group or organization, often by offering them a position of power or influence. The act of taking control of a group or organization by gradually replacing its existing members with new ones.

Example

"The company's cooption of the new CEO was seen as a strategic move to bring in fresh ideas and perspectives."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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