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- Dictionaryintervene/ˌɪntəˈviːn/
verb
- 1. take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events: "he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute" Similar
- 2. extend or occur between events: "seizures typically recur at regular intervals, with weeks or months intervening between seizures"
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Learn the meaning of intervene as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to use intervene in different contexts, such as business, politics, or academia.
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb intervene, which means to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events. See how intervene can also mean to interfere, to enter, or to become a third party in a legal proceeding.
Learn the meaning of intervene as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce intervene and how to use it in different contexts.
to occur or happen between other events or periods: Nothing important intervened between the meetings. (of things) to occur incidentally so as to modify or hinder: We enjoyed the picnic until a thunderstorm intervened. to interfere with force or a threat of force: to intervene in the affairs of another country.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb intervene, which can mean to involve oneself in a situation, to interfere in the affairs of another, to come or occur between two things or times, or to disturb or hinder an action. See synonyms, translations, and verb forms of intervene.
verb. occur between other events or between certain points of time. “the war intervened between the birth of her two children” see more. verb. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force. “Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?” synonyms: interfere, interpose, step in. see more. Pronunciation. US.
Learn the meaning and pronunciation of the verb intervene, which means to become involved in a situation to help or improve it, or to interrupt somebody when they are speaking. See example sentences, grammar notes, synonyms and related words.
