Meaning & Definition of word "Involve"

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.