SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
intervene
verb
To become involved in order to affect a situation.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Step into a situation
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Usage distinction
Return to topMediate involves helping parties resolve a dispute; interfere often criticizes the involvement as unwelcome.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See intervene in use
The moderator had to intervene when both speakers talked at once.
The center's coordinator decided to intervene by bringing both groups together with the actual room schedule.
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