intervene
/ˌɪntəˈviːn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: intervenes · intervening · intervened
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.
Verb
Examples
The police had to be called to intervene in the fight.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events.
Verb
Examples
An instant intervened between the flash and the report.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “intervene” mean?
To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.
Is “intervene” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.