Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intervening
Adjective
/ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
Definition
Intervening refers to the act of coming between two things, often in order to alter a situation or change the outcome.
Examples
- The intervening years saw significant changes in technology.
- She played an intervening role in resolving the dispute.
- Intervening events can change your plans unexpectedly.
Meaning
The action of intervening can be physical, as in a person stepping in to stop a fight, or it can be metaphorical, such as intervening in a discussion to provide clarity.
Synonyms
- meddling
- interrupting
- interceding
- interposing
- stepping in
