How to Memorize

what does that entail?

Analysis

The verb to entail means to involve as an integral part or an inevitable consequence of something. "This process will entail a huge amount of man-hours."  "Fixing the car will entail spending a lot of money." We usually use 'entail' when we are referring to details or procedures, not the physical parts of something.

Social Examples (Advance)

1. What does that entail? the woman asked her landlord, when he told her that the apartment needed to be renovated.
2. Working and studying usually entails a lot of late nights!
3. We saw the plans for the new project, but what hours would it entail?

Professional Examples (Advance)

1. The number of resources this approach would entail prohibits it from being a viable option for us.
2. This document entails the steps required for us to meet health and safety regulations.
3. This move entails a considerable level of risk for us as a whole.

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