ɪnˈvɔlv v.tr. 1 (often foll. by in)
cause (a
person or thing) to
participate, or share
the experience or
effect (in a
situation,
activity, etc.). 2
imply,
entail,
make necessary. 3 (foll. by in)
implicate (a person in a
charge,
crime, etc.). 4
include or affect in
its operations. 5 (as involved adj.) a (often foll. by in)
concerned or interested. b complicated in thought or
form. [ME f. L involvere involut(as
IN-(2), volvere roll)]