co-opt(k-pt, kpt)
tr.v. co-opt·ed, co-opt·ing, co-opts
1. To elect as a fellow member of a group.
2. To appoint summarily.
3. To take or assume for one's own use; appropriate: co-opted the criticism by embracing it.
4. To neutralize or win over (an independent minority, for example) through assimilation into an established group or culture: co-opt rebels by giving them positions of authority.
Ah! I see... Or do I? :o/
I'm going for number 3...
G x
Reply | with quote | Posted by goffik 3rd July 2007ce 13:27 |
F.A.O. Slumpy . (tiompan, Jul 02, 2007, 08:01)- Re: F.A.O. Slumpy . (Paulus, Jul 02, 2007, 09:07)
- Re: F.A.O. Slumpy . (rocknicker, Jul 02, 2007, 09:20)
- Re: F.A.O. Slumpy . (wideford, Jul 02, 2007, 09:39)
- Re:Co-opted? (Pilgrim, Jul 02, 2007, 10:14)
- Re:Co-opted? (wideford, Jul 02, 2007, 14:11)
- Re:Co-opted? (Pilgrim, Jul 02, 2007, 21:19)
- Re:Co-opted? (slumpystones, Jul 02, 2007, 22:08)
- Re:Co-opted? (Pilgrim, Jul 03, 2007, 01:13)
- Re:Co-opted? (slumpystones, Jul 03, 2007, 08:08)
- Re:Co-opted? (goffik, Jul 03, 2007, 13:27)
- Re: F.A.O. Slumpy . (slumpystones, Jul 02, 2007, 10:24)
- Re: F.A.O. Slumpy . (slumpystones, Jul 18, 2007, 13:22)
|
|