coopts
Absorbs into itself
Coopts is the third-person singular of coopt.
To coopt is to absorb or appropriate something into a larger group or system, often neutralizing its original character: The mainstream coopts subcultures and sells them back as fashion.
It can also mean to bring someone onto a committee or board by invitation rather than election: The board coopts new members as needed.
New member sought
- enlistJoin armed forces
- conscriptCompulsory military enrollee
- convertChange in form or faith
- persuadeCause to believe
influence · sway · entice · seduce · indoctrinate · brainwash · manipulate · control
Seize for official purposes
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- annexSupplementary building or seizure
- expropriateSeize for state use
- confiscateSeize by authority
misappropriate · pirate · hijack · arrogate · claim · grab · snatch · requisition
Hold closely in arms
- absorbTake in fully
- incorporateAbsorb into something larger
- integrateCombine into unified whole
- assimilateAbsorb and incorporate fully
adopt · espouse · internalize · appropriate · borrow · claim · assume · utilize
recruit
New member sought
persuade · influence · sway · entice · seduce · indoctrinate · brainwash · manipulate · control · exploit
commandeer
Seize for official purposes
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- annexSupplementary building or seizure
- expropriateSeize for state use
confiscate · misappropriate · pirate · hijack · arrogate · claim · grab · snatch · requisition · take
embrace
Hold closely in arms
- absorbTake in fully
- incorporateAbsorb into something larger
- integrateCombine into unified whole
assimilate · adopt · espouse · internalize · appropriate · borrow · claim · assume · utilize · exploit
overthrow
Forcible removal from power
oust · dethrone · depose · topple · usurp · takeover · seizure · encroachment · infiltration · subversion
- chicken coopEnclosed poultry dwelling
- flew the coopDeparted abruptly, secretly
- fly the coopDepart secretly, suddenly
- coop upConfine in tight quarters
- flying the coopDeparting suddenly, secretly
- flown the coopLeft abruptly, often secretly
coop, cooperative, uncooperative, coopt, coopted, coopting, cooptation