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

On Saturday, Downing Street said the prime minister and US president spoke about the UK's involvement alongside US and Nato forces in the conflict.

From BBC

"Mark's continued involvement was key to me accepting the appointment," said 56-year-old Venter, who as a player was a member of the Springbok side that won the 1995 World Cup.

From Barron's

The Scotland international has started just four times in the Premier League this season and wants regular involvement before the World Cup.

From BBC

She is “glad Secretary Burgum heard her calls for greater involvement from the federal government,” he said, “and hopes the meeting will be a productive conversation.”

From Los Angeles Times

His own personal involvement finally secured a ceasefire in Gaza's destructive confrontation last October which eased both the suffering of Palestinians, and the agony of Israeli hostages.

From BBC

Related Words

• engagement
• relationship
• responsibility