Intervention: meaning, definitions and examples

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intervention

 

[ ˌɪn.t̬ərˈven.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The act or fact of becoming involved in a situation to change what is happening

Synonyms

intercession, interference, involvement

Examples of usage

  • Early intervention is crucial in treating many medical conditions.
  • She underwent a surgical intervention to remove the tumor.
  • The government has announced an intervention program to support small businesses.
  • The intervention of the police prevented a potential disaster.
  • The intervention of a mediator helped resolve the conflict peacefully.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A deliberate process of becoming involved in the life of someone who needs help, especially in order to stop them from doing something harmful

Synonyms

intercession, interference, involvement

Examples of usage

  • The family organized an intervention for their loved one struggling with addiction.
  • The psychologist recommended an intervention to help the patient cope with their depression.
Context #3 | Noun

international relations

The action of a country using its military forces to enter another country and change its government

Synonyms

intercession, interference, involvement

Examples of usage

  • The UN called for an intervention to stop the civil war in the region.
  • The intervention of foreign powers in the conflict escalated tensions.

Translations

Translations of the word "intervention" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intervenção

🇮🇳 हस्तक्षेप

🇩🇪 Intervention

🇮🇩 intervensi

🇺🇦 втручання

🇵🇱 interwencja

🇯🇵 介入 (かいにゅう)

🇫🇷 intervention

🇪🇸 intervención

🇹🇷 müdahale

🇰🇷 개입 (개입)

🇸🇦 تدخل

🇨🇿 zásah

🇸🇰 zásah

🇨🇳 干预 (干预)

🇸🇮 intervencija

🇮🇸 íhlutun

🇰🇿 араласу

🇬🇪 ჩარევა

🇦🇿 müdaxilə

🇲🇽 intervención

Word origin

The word 'intervention' has Latin origins, derived from the verb 'intervenire', meaning 'to come between'. The concept of intervention has evolved over time, from its early medical and psychological roots to its use in international relations. The term is often associated with proactive measures taken to alter a situation for the better, whether in healthcare, social work, or politics.

See also: intervene.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,856, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.