CEFR C1

intervene

verb

Meaning

To come between two things or people to change what is happening, often to prevent a conflict or to help.

Examples

The UN was asked to intervene in the civil war.
She intervened in the debate to correct a factual error.

Synonyms: step in, mediate, intercede, interfere

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intervene (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

Definition

To come between two things or people to change what is happening, often to prevent a conflict or to help.

Examples

The UN was asked to intervene in the civil war.
She intervened in the debate to correct a factual error.
If you don't intervene, the situation will only get worse.

How to Use intervene

intervene in (prepositional phrase): To become involved in a situation or dispute that does not concern you directly. — "It's not our place to intervene in their personal affairs."
intervene to (prepositional phrase): To take action to prevent something from happening or to change a situation. — "The paramedics intervened to save the patient's life."

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