Meaning
To intervene is to take action in a situation, often with the intent to alter an outcome or to mediate a conflict, typically involving an external party that seeks to influence or improve circumstances that may be detrimental or problematic.
💡 While "intervene" is often used in contexts involving conflict resolution or crisis management, it can carry a connotation of imposing one's will, which may not always be appropriate; thus, understanding the context is crucial to its effective use.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
During
the
meeting
,
Anna
noticed
a
tense
exchange
between
two
colleagues
that
threatened
to
derail
the
agenda
.
She
decided
to
intervene
gently
,
asking
for
clarification
and
redirecting
the
discussion
to
the
main
objectives
.
Her
calm
tone
defused
the
immediate
tension
and
allowed
each
person
to
state
their
concerns
without
interruption
.
As
the
conversation
resumed
,
the
team
outlined
practical
steps
and
agreed
on
realistic
deadlines
to
resolve
the
issue
.
By
the
end
of
the
hour
everyone
felt
more
constructive
and
confident
about
moving
forward
.
Common Phrases
intervene in a dispute
intervene on behalf of
intervene decisively
Synonyms
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