involve

Definition

  • verb: to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something
  • verb: to enfold or envelop so as to encumber
  • usually + 'in'
  • synonyms: entwine, surround, cover

Examples

  • “Just what does this job 'involve'?” “It 'involves' [='entails'] traveling and a lot of overtime.”

  • No one knew of their romantic 'involvement'. [=no one knew that they had a romantic relationship]

  • The accident 'involved' three cars. = Three cars were 'involved' in the accident.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Cowards. Tell your entourage to stop badmouthing me. What are you talking about. You know, Clearstream. They want to involve me. Forget it. It's pure hogwash. I was targeted to stop me from chairing the UMP. One day, the person behind this will hang from a meat hook. (..)
    2016 Me Before You