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/ɪnˈteɪl/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
The project will entail a significant amount of research and development.
to have as a necessary consequence; to require.
Becoming a doctor entails many years of education and training.
to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or condition.
The job will entail working long hours and weekends.
to limit the inheritance of property to a specified line of heirs.
He decided to entail his estate to ensure it remained within the family.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'entailer' (to fasten), from en- (to make) + tailler (to cut).
Common Phrases and Expressions
entail risk
to involve a potential loss or danger
entail consequences
to imply certain outcomes or results
entail a cost
to require some expense or financial outlay
Related Words
entailment
the act of involving or necessitating.
entails
the plural form of entail; refers to multiple instances of entailment.