intervene

[ˌɪntərˈviːn]

intervene Definition

  • 1to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
  • 2to interrupt or stop something from happening

Using intervene: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intervene" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher intervened when the students started fighting.

  • Example

    The government intervened to stop the strike.

  • Example

    I had to intervene to prevent them from making a mistake.

  • Example

    The police intervened to break up the fight.

  • Example

    The doctor decided to intervene and perform surgery.

intervene Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for intervene

Phrases with intervene

  • to become involved in a situation in order to help someone

    Example

    The embassy intervened on behalf of the arrested tourists.

  • to become involved in a disagreement between two or more people or groups

    Example

    The UN intervened in the conflict between the two countries.

  • intervene to save someone's life

    to take action in order to prevent someone from dying

    Example

    The lifeguard intervened to save the drowning swimmer.

Origins of intervene

from Latin 'intervenire', meaning 'to come between'

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Summary: intervene in Brief

The verb 'intervene' [ˌɪntərˈviːn] means to become involved in a situation to improve or help it, or to interrupt or stop something from happening. Examples include 'The teacher intervened when the students started fighting,' and 'The police intervened to break up the fight.' It can be used in phrases like 'intervene on behalf of someone,' and 'intervene in a dispute.'

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