entail

Definition

  • verb: to have (something) as a part, step, or result
  • verb: to restrict (property) by limiting the inheritance to the owner's lineal descendants or to a particular class thereof
  • synonyms: intaglio, tail, tailye

Examples

  • I'll need to know a little more about what the job 'entails'. [='involves']

  • He accepted the responsibility, with all that it 'entails'.

  • The procedure does 'entail' [='carry'] certain risks.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You filled it up like I asked, right? Yeah, yeah. Okay, what if I forgot to put it back in the trunk? What would plan B entail? - Jesus Christ, Jerry. - Technically I did what you said. Oh for fucking sake, Jerry, what're we gonna do now? I can't rightly (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses