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to intervene
01
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
Intransitive: to intervene | to intervene in a situation or conflict
Examples
The teacher had to intervene when two students started arguing in the classroom.
As tensions escalated, the mediator decided to intervene and facilitate a peaceful resolution.
02
to occur between other events or two points in time
Intransitive: to intervene between two things
Examples
A brief pause intervened between the thunder and lightning.
The holiday season intervenes between the end of the year and the beginning of the new one.
03
to be placed or positioned between other things
Intransitive: to intervene between two things
Examples
The small island intervenes between the two larger land masses, creating a distinctive feature on the map.
A low wall intervenes between the garden and the sidewalk, offering a sense of privacy to the homeowners.
04
to become a party in a lawsuit because of a vested interest in the outcome
Intransitive
Examples
The trade union filed a motion to intervene, asserting that the interests of its members were directly affected by the outcome of the case.
The government agency chose to intervene in the ongoing litigation, emphasizing the potential impact on public policy and regulations.
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