involvement

American  

[in-volv-muhnt] / ɪnˈvɒlv mənt /

noun

1. an act or instance of being included, or of including someone or something, in an action, process, group, etc..

   He closed with a reminder about the importance of women's involvement in the wider conversations about war and peace-building.

2. an act or instance of taking part in a crime, conflict, or other troublesome situation.

   Several officials from this institution were accused of involvement in acts of corruption, although such charges never came to anything.

3. an act or instance of having one’s interest, emotions, or commitment engaged by someone or something.

   They were observed spending time together in many places, but they denied any romantic involvement.

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Other Word Forms

• noninvolvement noun
• preinvolvement noun
• reinvolvement noun

Etymology

Origin of involvement

involve ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

Adams has stated he had "no direct or indirect" involvement and has repeatedly denied ever being in the IRA.

From BBC

Last week, senior ministers reportedly raised concerns about the legal basis for the war when debating UK involvement.

From BBC

The Cypriot government has been at pains to stress that it's a UK base, not Cyprus, that was targeted by a drone and that Cyprus has no involvement in the ongoing conflict.

From BBC

The judge, who described the incident as an "escalation in your behaviour and involvement", noted that none of the chemicals were discovered despite extensive searches at Ali's family home.

From BBC

"It's as much about action as about involvement in being in the natural world," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

• engagement
• relationship
• responsibility