Involved

/ɪnˈvɒlvd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To engage or connect someone in an activity or situation.
The teacher tried to involve all the students in the discussion.
To include as a necessary part or result.
The renovation will involve taking down several walls to open up the space.
adjective
Being part of or participating in something; engaged or implicated.
She was involved in several community projects that aimed to improve local living conditions.
Complicated or complex; entangled.
The plot of the movie was so involved that I had to watch it twice to understand everything.
Having a strong emotional or personal connection.
He became emotionally involved with the characters in the book, feeling their struggles deeply.

Etymology

Middle English: from en- (in) + volvere (to roll).

Common Phrases and Expressions

involved party
A person or group that has a stake or interest in a situation.
get involved
To become part of an activity or situation.
involved in something
To be associated with or engaged in a particular matter.

Related Words

involvement
The state of being involved.
involuntary
Done without will or conscious control.
involve
To include as a necessary part.

Slang Meanings

In the mix
He's in the mix with the top players.
Wrapped up
She's all wrapped up in her new project.