involve

Everyday

1. To include something as a necessary part: «The job involves lifting boxes». tree →
2. To make someone take part in something: «Involve everyone in the game». tree →
3. «Be involved in» means to take part in, or to be connected with something, often trouble. tree →

In the lessons

In maths problems: «a problem involving fractions» means a problem that uses fractions. In school and team life: «get involved», «involve everyone», «be involved in the school play». In news and safety: «Two cars were involved in the crash».

Examples

• The project involves a lot of reading. tree →
• The teacher tried to involve every child in the game. tree →
• Two cars were involved in the accident. tree →
• I want to get involved in the school council. tree →
• This puzzle involves adding and multiplying. tree →
• Being a vet involves caring for sick animals. tree →
• Don't get involved in fights. tree →
• The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings. tree →

Note

Regular verb: involved. Pattern: «involve + -ing» («It involves running»), «involve someone in something», «be involved in». Adjective «involved» can also mean complicated: «a long, involved story». Noun: «involvement».

In Jewish tradition

In maths problems: «a problem involving fractions» means a problem that uses fractions. In school and team life: «get involved», «involve everyone», «be involved in the school play». In news and safety: «Two cars were involved in the crash».

Examples

• The Kabalistic principles involved in the reversal of Hebrew letters, and their substitution by others, on definite schemes, should also be studied and borne in mind. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Regular verb: involved. Pattern: «involve + -ing» («It involves running»), «involve someone in something», «be involved in». Adjective «involved» can also mean complicated: «a long, involved story». Noun: «involvement».