Intervenes Meaning in English
word · lemma: intervene
ˌɪntɝˈvinz
in-ter-VEENZ
ˌɪntəvˈiːnz
in-tuh-VEENZ
Definition
Takes action to become involved in a situation, especially when trying to change or improve it.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral; often used for people or organizations entering to help, stop a problem, or resolve conflict. Common in news, law, or politics: 'government intervenes', 'teacher intervenes in fight'. Not for casual help ('help out' is more informal).
Spanish: intervienePortuguese (BR): intervémPortuguese (PT): intervémChinese (Simplified): 干预 - 介入Chinese (Traditional): 幹預 - 介入Hindi: हस्तक्षेप करता हैArabic: يتدخلBengali: হস্তক্ষেপ করে - মধ্যে পড়েRussian: вмешиваетсяJapanese: 介入する - 干渉するVietnamese: can thiệpKorean: 개입하다Turkish: müdahale ederUrdu: مداخلت کرتی ہےIndonesian: campur tangan
Example Sentences
The government intervenes to help poor families.
basic
She intervenes whenever her friends argue.
basic
He rarely intervenes unless things get really serious.
natural
The teacher intervenes when students are fighting.
basic
My mom always intervenes if she hears us fighting in the next room.
natural
The referee intervenes quickly to stop the fight.
natural