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Definition involve in British English

involve verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈvɒlv/
1

to include something as a necessary part of an activity, event, or situation

Example

The course involves a great deal of hard work.

Example

Most research and development projects involve some element of risk.

Example

The job involved working with a software development team.

Synonyms and related words
include take in involve
2

to include or affect someone or something in an important way

Example

Forty-six vehicles were involved in the accident.

Example

There are reports of a violent incident involving local inhabitants and US troops.

Synonyms and related words
include take in involve
3

to encourage or allow someone to take part in something

Example

It's crazy to make these changes without involving the students.

Example

The goal is to involve workers in the decision-making process.

Synonyms and related words
encourage persuade convince
3.1

to choose to take part in something

Example

It's best not to involve yourself in other people's private affairs.

Synonyms and related words
join in participate involve
4

to put someone into a situation in which they must do something

Example

This won't involve you in any extra work.

Example

Taking part in the campaign might involve you in getting arrested.

Synonyms and related words
influence motivate condition
Definition involve in British English