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
Rupert	RUY-pərt (Dutch), ROO-pərt (English), RUW-pert (Polish)	German, Dutch, English, Polish
Oenone	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Praise	PRAYZ	English (Rare)
Liber	LIE-bər (English)	Roman Mythology
Polydeukes	-	Greek Mythology
Ghaliya	-	Arabic