Intervene

/ˌɪntərˈviːn/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.

The teacher decided to intervene when the two students started arguing.

To occur or happen between events or periods.

The sudden rainstorm intervened and delayed the outdoor event.

To interfere with the outcome or course of events.

The government may need to intervene to stabilize the economy.

Middle English: from Latin intervenire, from inter 'between' + venire 'to come'.

intervene in

To become involved in a situation or conflict.

intervene on behalf of

To take action to support someone in a conflict.

intervene early

To take action before a situation worsens.

intercession

The act of intervening on behalf of another.

intercept

To stop or seize something before it reaches its intended destination.

interpose

To place or insert between one thing and another.

Jump in

I had to jump in when they started arguing.

Get involved

Sometimes you just have to get involved.