intervene
Translation
to step in, to get involved, to interfere
Examples
The government had to intervene in the dispute.
The government had to intervene in the dispute.
She intervened to stop the argument.
She intervened to stop the argument.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to become involved in a situation The government had to intervene in the dispute.
((between A and B)) to try to help two people stop arguing He intervened between the two friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: step in, interfere, mediate; Antonyms: ignore, disregard
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'venire' (to come). Literally 'to come between'.
Memory Tips
Imagine coming 'between' two people who are fighting to intervene and stop them.