CEFR B2

entail

verb

Meaning

To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

Examples

The new policy will entail significant changes to the company's operational structure.
Learning a new language often entails a lot of practice and dedication.

Synonyms: involve, require, necessitate, imply, comprise

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entail (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈteɪl/

Definition

To involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

Examples

The new policy will entail significant changes to the company's operational structure.
Learning a new language often entails a lot of practice and dedication.
His decision to move abroad entailed selling most of his possessions.

How to Use entail

entail doing something (collocation): To involve an action as a necessary part. — "Becoming a doctor entails studying for many years."
entail something (prepositional phrase): To have something as a necessary consequence. — "The project will entail a lot of hard work."

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