involve with (someone or something)

1. To establish an association, typically work related, with something or some organization. A noun or pronoun can be used between "involve" and "with." Johnny's getting involved with a nonprofit health clinic during his summer vacation. I've gotten involved with campaigns for a number of political candidates over the years. A: "I heard suspenseful music—what did I miss?" B: "The detective asked the suspect directly if he was involved with the bank robbery!"

2. To become embroiled in the actions, plans, or developments of another person. A noun or pronoun can be used between "involve" and "with." Your stupid schemes are going to cost me everything I have; I should never have gotten involved with you! I make it a point never to get involved with other people's personal affairs. How do you always manage to get involved with their relationship drama?

3. To link someone to the (often nefarious) actions, plans, or developments of another person. A noun or pronoun can be used between "involve" and "with." Hey, I wasn't there when the heist went down, so don't involve me with it! Wow, are you still trying to involve me with the cheating scandal? I'll say it a thousand times if I have to—I had nothing to do with it! Hey, whoa, this is your bonehead blunder—don't involve me with it!

involve someone with someone or something

1. to cause someone to associate with someone or something. Don't try to involve me with John. I can't stand him. We will try to involve all the teachers with the new association. I will not involve myself with such goings-on.

2. to connect someone or someone's name to activity (often wrongdoing) associated with someone or something. Don't try to involve Amy with the crime. She is innocent. We involved the committee with the intense lobbying effort, and everyone began to see the extent of its influence.