Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intervene
verb
/ˌɪntərˈviːn/
Definition
To come between to modify a process or situation.
Examples
- The teacher had to intervene to resolve the conflict between the students.
- Doctors may intervene if a patient’s condition worsens.
- The government decided to intervene in the economic crisis.
Meaning
Intervene means to take action in order to stop something or alter the outcome of an event.
Synonyms
- interfere
- interject
- meddle
- step in
- interpose
