Definition, synonyms and related words
present participle of involve
"The investigation is involving several high-ranking officials who are currently under scrutiny."
In plain English: Involving means including someone or something as part of an activity or situation.
"The project involving many departments moved slowly because everyone had different opinions."
Usage: Use involving as an adjective to describe something that includes or requires participation from others, such as a meeting involving all stakeholders. Do not use it as a main verb; instead, pair the past tense involved with a direct object, like "The accident involved three cars."
Derived from Old French envolir via Latin involvere, the term originally meant to wrap around or cover completely. It entered English with the sense of entangling or including something within a larger context.