ein|greifen
Translation
to intervene, to interfere, to step in
Examples
Die Polizei musste eingreifen.
The police had to intervene.
Man sollte nicht in einen Streit eingreifen.
One should not intervene in an argument.
Der Staat greift in die Wirtschaft ein.
The state intervenes in the economy.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.acc)) to intervene (in sth.) The government intervenes in the market.
Similar Words
intervenieren (to intervene), sich einmischen (to interfere)
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) and 'greifen' (to grab, to grip). The literal meaning is 'to grab into' something.
Memory Tips
Imagine physically reaching 'in' (ein-) and 'grabbing' (greifen) a situation to take control or stop something. It implies a direct action.