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

The FBI’s involvement in the Jan. 22 operation was intended to be a closely guarded secret, a U.S. official said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison at a US court for his involvement in a plot to assassinate Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist highly critical of Tehran.

From Barron's

The BBC have asked Murphy about his alleged involvement, and he said he could not respond because of client confidentiality.

From BBC

Wednesday's verdict, however, will focus on Kim allegedly accepting other bribes from the Unification Church, as well as her alleged involvement in Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and alleged election meddling.

From BBC

As soon as this money is released, if it is released, your involvement ends.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• engagement
• relationship
• responsibility