involve
Translation
to include, to entail, to implicate
Examples
The job involves a lot of travel.
The job involves a lot of travel.
Don't involve me in your argument.
Don't involve me in your argument.
The course involves studying three modules.
The course involves studying three modules.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to include (sth.) as a necessary part or result The project will involve a lot of hard work.
((sb.)) ((in sth.)) to make (sb.) part of an activity or situation They involved him in their plans.
((sth.)) to involve (-ing) to have (sth.) as a necessary part The role involves managing a small team.
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Etymology
From Latin 'involvere', meaning 'to roll in' or 'wrap up'. 'in-' (in) + 'volvere' (to roll). Imagine being 'rolled into' a situation.
Memory Tips
Think of a vortex or whirlpool that 'involves' or pulls things into it.