To intervene
Example: They intervene to prevent escalation
Definition
"To intervene" means to come between or take action in a situation, often to influence, prevent, or alter an outcome. For example, they intervene to prevent escalation by stepping in during conflicts or disputes to stop further problems.
Etymology
The word "to intervene" originates from the Latin word 'intervenire,' which means 'to come between.' It combines 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'venire' meaning 'to come.' Did you know? The idea of 'coming between' perfectly captures the essence of intervention.
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"To intervene" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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