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involve oneself
[/ɪnˈvɒlv wʌnˈsɛlf/]
verb
envolver-se
1.
To engage or participate actively in something; to take part in an activity or situation
She decided to involve herself in the community project.
Ela decidiu envolver-se no projeto comunitário.
2.
To become emotionally or personally invested in a matter
He refused to involve himself in the family drama.
Ele recusou envolver-se no drama familiar.
3.
To take responsibility or action regarding something
They want to involve themselves in the decision-making process.
Eles querem envolver-se no processo de tomada de decisão.
NYC Slang
get in on the action
Synonyms
engage oneself
participate
take part
immerse oneself
throw oneself into
Antonyms
detach oneself
withdraw
disengage
abstain from
distance oneself
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
envolver-se
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
envolver-se
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
envolver-se
Standard usage, may also use 'meter-se'
Portugal
envolver-se
Standard usage, equivalent to European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
get one's hands dirty
throw oneself into
jump in with both feet
get involved up to one's neck
have a finger in the pie
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