transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈvälv, -ˈvȯlv also ]
-ˈväv or -ˈvȯv transitive verb
( in·volved ; in·volv·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, to roll up, wrap, from Latin involvere, from in- + volvere to roll — more at voluble
Date: 14th century
1. archaic : to enfold or envelop so as to encumber
2.
a. : to engage as a participant
workers involved in building a house
b. : to oblige to take part
right of Congress to involve the nation in war
c. : to occupy (as oneself) absorbingly ; especially : to commit (as oneself) emotionally
was involved with a married man
3. : to surround as if with a wrapping : envelop
4.
a. archaic : to wind, coil, or wreathe about
b. : to relate closely : connect
5.
a. : to have within or as part of itself : include
b. : to require as a necessary accompaniment : entail
c. : affect III
the cancer involved the lymph nodes
Synonyms: see include
• in·volve·ment -ˈvälv-mənt, -ˈvȯlv- noun
• in·volv·er noun