HyperDic: co-optation

English > 2 senses of the word co-optation:
NOUNactco-optation, co-optionthe selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership)
actco-optation, co-optionthe act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's / appointee's consent)
English > co-optation: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership).
Synonymco-option
BroaderelectionThe act of selecting someone or something
Spanishcooptación
Catalancooptació
Verbsco-optchoose or elect as a fellow member or colleague
English > co-optation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of appointing summarily (with or without the appointee's / appointee's consent).
Synonymco-option
Broaderappointment, assignment, designation, namingThe act of putting a person into a non-elective position
Catalancooptació
Verbsco-optappoint summarily or commandeer

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