common opossum
— Noun
– English
~ omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
co-opt
— Verb
– English
~ choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague; "The church members co-opted individuals from similar backgrounds to replenish the congregation"
co-opt
— Verb
– English
~ take or assume for one's own use; "He co-opted the criticism and embraced it"
co-opt
— Verb
– English
~ neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group; "We co-opted the independent minority tribes by pulling them into the Northern Alliance"
co-opt
— Verb
– English
~ appoint summarily or commandeer; "The army tried to co-opt peasants into civil defence groups"