Question 1 · Quick check
intervene
CEFRC1
/ˌɪntəˈviːn/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To become involved in a situation to change its result.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo occur or act as an obstacle or delay.
Examples
There may be other factors that intervene in the relation between these two constants.
They should not intervene in the internal affairs of another country.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 4
Also pronounced
- /ˌɪntɚˈvin/
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events.
To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.
To say (something) in the middle of a conversation or discussion between other people, or to respond to a situation involving other people.
More examples
In contextYears intervene between the two incidents.
An instant intervened between the flash and the report.
The police had to be called to intervene in the fight.
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Origin
verb
Back-formation from intervention, and/or from Latin interveniō (“come between”, verb).