envolver

Senses

1. 1.

   to involve, to engage

   to include or cause someone to participate in something

2. 2.

   to wrap, to envelop

   to cover or surround something completely

3. 3.

   to entangle, to implicate

   to make someone part of a complicated or problematic situation

4. 4.

   to engage (reflexive)

   to become romantically or emotionally involved with someone

Examples

• "O projeto envolve várias equipes de diferentes departamentos."

  The project involves several teams from different departments.

• "Ela envolveu o presente em papel colorido."

  She wrapped the gift in colorful paper.

• "Ele se envolveu com uma colega de trabalho."

  He got involved with a coworker.

Usage

Common reflexive form "envolver-se" means to get involved (romantically, emotionally, or in situations). Often used with prepositions: "envolver-se em" (get involved in), "envolver-se com" (get involved with). In legal/crime contexts, frequently means to implicate or entangle someone in wrongdoing.