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Meanings of intervene in English

Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force.

Usage of intervene in English
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Forget 1989, the international community has many more reasons to intervene today.
News.com.au
2
Mr Baki said family, friends and colleagues and even strangers must intervene.
Radio NZ
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In Michigan, proposed legislation would allow lawmakers to intervene in legal cases.
Reuters
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Maldivian opposition leaders have urged New Delhi to intervene in the crisis.
Reuters
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Typically, EU governments can only intervene in cases of clear market failure.
The Irish Times
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The military said it had to intervene to prevent more serious bloodshed.
Reuters
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Ms Adams said the programme worked to identify risks and intervene earlier.
Radio NZ
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The government did not intervene as the violence erupted on June 10.
Reuters
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Most programs to date, however, intervene almost exclusively at the individual level.
Pubmed
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He wants New Zealand Rugby to intervene to help resolve the matter.
Radio NZ
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The army has been patiently waiting for the right moment to intervene.
Reuters
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In a managed float, you need reserves to intervene in the market.
Reuters
13
Sanders has said the federal government would intervene in such a scenario.
Reuters
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If Ofcom is unable to do this, then government needs to intervene.
BBC
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However, not even the chief of police can intervene on this one.
The South African
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Behind Dad, Virgil was taking cautious steps forward, obviously prepared to intervene.
Fire Season
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