intervene in — to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈviːn ɪn/
Example Sentences
- My mom always intervenes in my relationship problems, even when I don't ask for advice.
- The government decided to intervene in the economic crisis.
- When my cats started fighting over food, I had to intervene in their 'world war'.
intervene in
VERB[/ˌɪntərˈviːn ɪn/]
to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
Police intervened in the argument before it turned into violence.
Doctors intervened in the emergency to save the patient's life. (INTERACT + PREVENT = INTERVENE IN → step into a situation to prevent harm)
The manager intervened in the conflict between the two coworkers before arguing became a routine.
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“My mom always intervenes in my relationship problems, even when I don't ask for advice.”
“The government decided to intervene in the economic crisis.”
“When my cats started fighting over food, I had to intervene in their 'world war'.”
“The UN decided to intervene in the international conflict.”
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