[+ obj] 1 a : to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something
▪ Does this involve me? ▪ The accident involved three cars. = Three cars were involved in the accident. ▪ He told us a story involving life on a farm.
b : to cause (someone) to be included in some activity, situation, etc. : to cause (someone) to take part in something — usually + in ▪ I didn't intend to involve you in this mess. ▪ The teacher tried to involve all the children in the game. ▪ She involves herself in [=she participates in] everything they do.
c : to cause (someone) to be associated with someone or something
▪ She remained involved with the organization for many years. 2 : to require (something) as a necessary part
▪ “Just what does this job involve?” “It involves [=entails] traveling and a lot of overtime.” ▪ Renovating the house involved hiring a contractor. 3 : to affect (something)
▪ The disease continued to spread until it involved the entire jaw.
▪ Does this involve me? ▪ The accident involved three cars. = Three cars were involved in the accident. ▪ He told us a story involving life on a farm.
b : to cause (someone) to be included in some activity, situation, etc. : to cause (someone) to take part in something — usually + in ▪ I didn't intend to involve you in this mess. ▪ The teacher tried to involve all the children in the game. ▪ She involves herself in [=she participates in] everything they do.
c : to cause (someone) to be associated with someone or something
▪ She remained involved with the organization for many years.
▪ “Just what does this job involve?” “It involves [=entails] traveling and a lot of overtime.” ▪ Renovating the house involved hiring a contractor.
▪ The disease continued to spread until it involved the entire jaw.
— in·volve·ment
/ɪnˈvɑ:lvmənt/ noun [noncount]
▪ Involvement with/in the community is important to him. ▪ Her involvement with the museum lasted over two decades. ▪ He denied any involvement in the crime. ▪ No one knew of their romantic involvement. [=no one knew that they had a romantic relationship]
/ɪnˈvɑ:lvmənt/ noun [noncount] ▪ Involvement with/in the community is important to him. ▪ Her involvement with the museum lasted over two decades. ▪ He denied any involvement in the crime. ▪ No one knew of their romantic involvement. [=no one knew that they had a romantic relationship]




