Meaning of the word "get caught up in" in English

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get caught up in

US /ɡɛt kɔt ʌp ɪn/
UK /ɡɛt kɔt ʌp ɪn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to become involved in something, often against one's will or without intending to

Example:
I didn't mean to get caught up in their argument.
She tends to get caught up in her work and forget about everything else.
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