intervene

[ˌɪntərˈviːn]

intervene Definition

• 1. to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for intervene

• interfere
• mediate
• interrupt
• arbitrate
• interpose

Antonyms for intervene

• ignore
• neglect
• abstain

Phrases with intervene

• intervene on behalf of someone

  to become involved in a situation in order to help someone

  Example

  The embassy intervened on behalf of the arrested tourists.

• intervene in a dispute

  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.'