if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it
involve something Any investment involves an element of risk.
involve doing something The process involves using steam to sterilize the instruments.
The test will involve answering questions about a photograph.
involve somebody/something doing something The job involves me travelling all over the country.
(formal) The job involves my travelling all over the country.
if a situation, an event or an activity involves somebody/something, they take part in it or are affected by it
There was a serious incident involving a group of youths.
cases involving the care of young children
to make somebody take part in something
involve somebody (in something/in doing something) We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations.
involve yourself (in something) Parents should involve themselves in their child's education.
to say or do something to show that somebody took part in something, especially a crime
His confession involved a number of other politicians in the affair.
