Involvement

to involuntarily become deeply involved or invested in something

She got caught up in a heated debate at work and ended up spending hours discussing the issue with her colleagues.

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

John was lucky to be in on the ground floor of the startup company, and now he's a major shareholder as it flourishes.

to unintentionally become a part of an argument other people are having

As a neutral mediator, she often finds herself caught in the crossfire between two feuding departments, trying to find common ground.

being involved with other people, groups, organizations, etc.

The company's shady financial dealings revealed they were in bed with corrupt officials, leading to a major scandal.

used to refer to a situation in which one is taking legal action to solve a problem or crime

Officers on the case are unable to find a motive.

tendency to take part in an activity started by someone else to receive a share of its profits

He's always eager to get a slice of the action whenever there's a new startup opportunity in the tech industry.

to be expecting something difficult or undesirable to happen

When they heard the thunder, they knew they were in for a stormy evening.

used to refer to someone or something that is accessible and near to one

Her trainer was on hand to give advice.

to be involved or have influence in a particular matter or situation

Sarah always seems to have a finger in the pie when it comes to organizing events at the office.

someone who is caught between two individuals or groups who are having a fight or argument

As the team leader, Sarah found herself as the meat in the sandwich, reconciling differences between two feuding coworkers.

to be in the company of two people who prefer to be alone, particularly a romantic couple

When Mark's friends invited him to a cozy dinner, he realized he was playing gooseberry as they celebrated their anniversary.