co-optation

[US]/[kəʊˈɒptʃən]/
[UK]/[koʊˈɑːp təʃən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the process of bringing a new member into a group or organization.; the incorporation of a smaller group into a larger one.; the act of taking something for one's own use without permission.; the process of incorporating elements of a rival ideology or movement into one's own.

Phrases & Collocations

co-optation process

avoid co-optation

co-optation strategy

prevent co-optation

risk of co-optation

co-optation attempt

instances of co-optation

co-optation tactics

Example Sentences

the committee resisted any attempts at co-optation of their decision-making process.

successful co-optation can strengthen a project by bringing in diverse skills.

the rival faction accused the ruling party of political co-optation.

co-optation of grassroots movements can dilute their original message.

we need to be wary of co-optation by powerful corporate interests.

the organization's strategy involved strategic co-optation of key personnel.

co-optation into the mainstream often requires compromise and adaptation.

the company attempted co-optation of the startup's innovative technology.

a subtle form of co-optation is the appropriation of cultural symbols.

the goal was to prevent co-optation of the movement by external forces.

co-optation of dissent can stifle genuine progress and reform.

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