co-opt into

co-opt someone into something

to convince someone of a differing view to adopt one's position or philosophy. They tried to co-opt the students into rioting. There is no point in trying to co-opt them into it. They are too clever.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ramaz	-	Georgian
Tarasios	-	Late Greek
Amaia	-	Basque
Karrie	KER-ee, KAR-ee	English
Venceslao	-	Italian
Pua	-	Hawaiian