ein|schreiten
Translation
to intervene, to step in, to take action
Examples
Die Polizei musste einschreiten.
The police had to intervene.
Wenn niemand einschreitet, wird es schlimmer.
If nobody steps in, it will get worse.
Sie schritt gegen die Ungerechtigkeit ein.
She took action against the injustice.
Grammar Patterns
((gegen+4)) to intervene against sth. The government must intervene against corruption.
((bei+3)) to step in during sth. I will not step in during this argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eingreifen, intervenieren; Antonyms: zusehen (to look on)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in/into) and 'schreiten' (to stride). Literally means 'to stride into' a situation.
Memory Tips
Picture a referee 'stepping in' ('ein-schreiten') to stop a fight.