intervene
in-ter-vene · verb
Definitions
verb
- 1.
To become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.
- 2.
To occur or happen between other events or periods.
- 3.
To interrupt in a legal proceeding as a party who was not originally involved.
Phrases & expressions
- •intervene on behalf of — To act in support of someone
- •military intervention — Armed forces becoming involved in a conflict
- •divine intervention — Supernatural help from God
Related words
Etymology
From Latin intervenire ("to come between"), from inter ("between") + venire ("to come").