co-opting

verb

Definition of co-optingnext
present participle of co-opt
as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system the national organization co-opted many formerly independent local groups

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  1. integrating
  2. incorporating
  3. assimilating
Verb
  • While smart factories focus on automating processes and integrating advanced technologies, human workers remain essential to factory operations.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While Courtney took the lead on integrating Easy Scaling, Jennifer focused on relaunching the ad funnel that had originally fueled Easy Scaling’s success.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • When to use vitamin C serum Like most actives, dermatologists recommend slowly incorporating vitamin C into your skin-care routine to avoid irritation.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By incorporating this color into a high-end timepiece, Urwerk not only pays homage to the golden age of space exploration but also imbues the UR-230 Polaris with a sense of adventure and technological prowess.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of incorporating
Verb
  • The policy, aimed at assimilating Native Americans and reducing federal obligations, stripped tribes of land, funding, and services.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Not all aged societies, however, will be capable of assimilating young immigrants or turning them into loyal and productive citizens.
    Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of assimilating
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