involvement
gb/ɪnvˈɑlvmənt/ us/ɪnvˈɑlvmənt/
B1
English
~ 2200
részvétel, érintettség, köze van valamihez, érzelmi kötődés, személyes elkötelezettség, szerelmi kapcsolat
NOUN
B1
1
részvétel
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s involvement in [something]
Her involvement in the project was crucial to its success.
A projekt sikeréhez elengedhetetlen volt a részvétele.
The teacher encouraged more student involvement in class discussions.
A tanár a diákok aktívabb részvételét ösztönözte az órai beszélgetésekben.
He denied any involvement in the theft.
We appreciate your involvement in our community program.
Their involvement in politics increased after the election.
Learner examples
I have no involvement in this work.
Semmilyen módon nem veszek részt ebben a munkában.
Her involvement in the game made it more fun.
Az, hogy ő is részt vett a játékban, szórakoztatóbbá tette azt.
He has little involvement in the club.
We want more involvement from students.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'involvement' with 'commitment'. 'Involvement' means taking part, while 'commitment' means dedication or promise to do something.
Meaning
act of participating
Collocations
active involvement
|direct involvement
|community involvement
|involvement in decision-making
|employee involvement
Synonyms
participation (A very close synonym; often interchangeable, but 'participation' can sound more formal or neutral.)
Antonyms
exclusion (Indicates being left out or not allowed to take part.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of being part of an activity or event.
The act or state of taking part in an activity, event, or situation.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s involvement in [something negative]
The police are investigating his possible involvement in the robbery.
A rendőrség a rablásban való esetleges érintettségét vizsgálja.
She denied any involvement in the scandal.
Tagadta, hogy bármi köze lenne a botrányhoz.
Evidence suggests their involvement in the hacking incident.
His alleged involvement with the gang shocked his family.
The company is trying to distance itself from any involvement in the corruption case.
Learner examples
He denied his involvement in the fight.
Tagadta, hogy köze lett volna a verekedéshez.
The police think she has some involvement in the crime.
A rendőrség szerint valamilyen módon érintett lehet a bűncselekményben.
They found no involvement of the driver in the accident.
We are checking his involvement in the case.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'involvement' for any relationship, even when no active role is meant; in legal contexts, it usually suggests some degree of participation or responsibility.
Meaning
connection to wrongdoing or problem
Collocations
alleged involvement
|criminal involvement
|suspected involvement
|direct involvement
|involvement in illegal activities
Synonyms
association (A general term for a connection; 'involvement' implies a closer or more active link.)
Antonyms
innocence (The state of having no role or connection to a wrongdoing.)
Themes
law
|crime
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A link to something bad, like a crime or problem.
A connection or association with something, especially something negative such as a crime, accident, or controversy.
NOUN
B2
3
Her emotional involvement with the project was clear to everyone.
Mindenki számára nyilvánvaló volt az érzelmi kötődése a projekthez.
The teacher's personal involvement helped motivate the students.
A tanár személyes elkötelezettsége segített motiválni a diákokat.
Their romantic involvement lasted for several years.
Too much emotional involvement can make decision-making difficult.
Learner examples
He has a lot of emotional involvement in his job.
Erősen kötődik érzelmileg a munkájához.
Their romantic involvement ended last year.
Szerelmi kapcsolatuk tavaly ért véget.
Her deep involvement with the team made her happy.
I don't want too much personal involvement.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'involvement' here with 'relationship'; 'involvement' focuses on the state of being engaged or committed, not just the existence of a connection.
Meaning
emotional commitment or engagement
Collocations
deep involvement
|emotional involvement
|personal involvement
|romantic involvement
Synonyms
engagement (Often interchangeable when referring to emotional investment; 'engagement' can also refer to formal agreements.)
Antonyms
detachment (A lack of emotional connection or interest.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling of being interested in and caring about something or someone.
A state of emotional commitment, interest, or engagement with something or someone.
Grammar
Dictionary form
involvement
IPA
GB/ɪnvˈɑlvmənt/
US/ɪnvˈɑlvmənt/
Syllables & stress
in - volve - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (volve)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: involvement
- Plural: involvement, involvements
Word family
Forms
involvements
noun
Core family
involve
verb B1
involved
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uninvolved
adjective
Expressions
alleged involvement
1/əlˈɛd͡ʒd ɪnvˈɑlvmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
unproven participation claim
When someone is said to be part of something bad, but it is not proven yet.
Examples
- He was questioned about his alleged involvement in the fraud case.
- The report mentioned her alleged involvement without giving details.
community involvement
1/kəmjˈunɪti ɪnvˈɑlvmənt/
fixed phrase
taking part in community activities
Helping and taking part in activities that improve your local area and people’s lives.
Examples
- The school encourages community involvement through volunteer programs.
- Community involvement is key to building strong neighborhoods.
romantic involvement
1/ɹoʊmˈæntɪk ɪnvˈɑlvmənt/
fixed phrase
a romantic relationship
A relationship where two people like each other in a romantic way.
Examples
- The tabloids reported on his romantic involvement with a co-star.
- Their romantic involvement began during college.