involved

Universal Words adjective 1 [notbeforenoun] ~ (in sth) taking part in sth; being part of sth or connected with sth: to be / become / get involved in politics * We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first. * We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. HELPNOTE In this meaning, involved is often used after a noun. 2 [notusuallybeforenoun] ~ (in / with sth/sb) giving a lot of time or attention to sb/sth: She was deeply involved with the local hospital. * I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. * He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). 3 [notusuallybeforenoun] ~ (with sb/sth) having a close personal relationship with sb: They're not romantically involved. * You're too emotionally involved with the situation. 4 complicated and difficult to understand SYNCOMPLEX: an involved sentence / plot