involve

US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

A2

other

  • To cause someone or something to be included in an activity, event, or situation
  • To connect or relate to something
  • If an activity, situation, etc. involves something, that thing is a necessary part of it
  • To cause someone to become interested and/or take part in something

verb

  • To cause (a person or thing) to be connected or concerned with something, especially in an unwelcome way.
  • To have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.
  • To have or be included as a part of something