involves
v.v. to include something as a necessary part of an activity or situation. If a job involves travel, you must travel to do the work.
v. to include something as a necessary component or consequence. Transitive — requires a direct object, often a gerund or a noun phrase.
The new project involves a lot of hard work.
The renovation process involves hiring a contractor, buying materials, and obtaining several permits from the city.
Successful conflict resolution usually involves active listening from both parties and a willingness to compromise on non-essential demands to reach a sustainable agreement.
The verb is transitive and frequently takes a gerund (-ing form) as its object rather than an infinitive.
The job involves to travelThe job involves travelingWhen followed by another action, this verb requires the gerund (-ing) form, not the 'to' infinitive.