Definition of Intervene
to interfere in an incident for a specific purpose
Examples of Intervene in a sentence
The teacher was injured when she tried to intervene in the fight between the two male students. 🔊
If our country does not intervene in the war between the two nations, many of our citizens will be held hostage overseas. 🔊
It was a huge tragedy that no one tried to intervene and help the elderly woman when she was being attacked in the park. 🔊
Since the couple cannot come to terms on their divorce settlement, they will ask a mediator to intervene so their marriage can finally be dissolved. 🔊
The police will intervene if the protestors pose a threat to customers going in and out of the store. 🔊
Because Kate and Sally are both my friends, I will intervene in their argument and encourage them to forgive each other. 🔊
Will the governor intervene and delay the prisoner’s execution? 🔊
The government is going to intervene in the economic crisis by providing a tax bonus to all working citizens. 🔊
When Phil saw the man hitting the lady, he knew he had to intervene and protect the woman. 🔊
The scars on John’s hand prove it is not wise to intervene between two fighting dogs. 🔊
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