Meaning & Definition of word "Involve"

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    Involve

    /ɪnˈvɒlv/

    verb:

    • 1. to include as a necessary part or result
      • Example: The project will involve collaboration with local organizations.
    • 2. to engage in or have a part in
      • Example: She decided to involve herself in community service activities.
    • 3. to complicate or make difficult
      • Example: The situation began to involve issues that were beyond our control.
    • 4. to require or necessitate a particular action or thing
      • Example: The job will involve traveling to different cities every week.

    Etymology

    Latin 'involvere', meaning 'to wrap up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    involve oneself:

    to take part in an activity or organization.

    involve in something:

    to be a part of or to include in an event or situation.

    involve the community:

    to engage local residents in planning or decision-making.

    Related Words

    involvement:

    the state of being involved or engaged in something.

    involuntary:

    done without will or choice.

    Slang Meanings of involve

    Meaning: to be in the mix

    Example Sentence: He's really involved in that whole scene.

    Meaning: to get wrapped up

    Example Sentence: Don't get too involved in their drama.