26984 words

intervene

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:

Examples:

The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[ + to infinitive ] The minister intervened personally to stop the museum from being closed.
2
to happen between two times or between other events or activities:

Examples:

Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theatre.
3
to become involved intentionally in a difficult situation in order to change it or improve it, or prevent it from getting worse:

Examples:

The superpowers began to intervene in local struggles in Africa.
4
to happen between two events, or to prevent something from happening by happening first:

Examples:

Two decades intervened between the completion of the design and the opening of the theater.
5
to become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse:

Examples:

intervene in sth The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
The company has resolved the issue, and there is no need for the courts to intervene.

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