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IELTS word

intervene

/ˌɪntərˈvin/verb

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English definition

to become involved to stop or improve a problem

Common phrases / collocations

  1. intervene in
  2. directly intervene
  3. government intervention

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The lifeguard intervened before anyone was hurt.

  2. 2.

    A teacher intervened in the argument.

  3. 3.

    The bank intervened to support the market.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A lifeguard redirects swimmers away from a dangerous rip current.
to become involved to stop or improve a problem
1swimmers in danger
2moved to safety
danger develops→lifeguard steps in