Intervention (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor's intervention between the patient and the virus was crucial in preventing the disease from spreading.
- The UN's intervention in the conflict zone helped to broker a peace agreement between the warring factions.
- The government's economic intervention was necessary to stabilize the market and prevent a complete collapse.
- The teacher's intervention in the dispute between the two students helped to resolve the issue amicably.
- The team's defensive intervention prevented the opposing team from scoring a goal.
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Meaning 2
A policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The government's intervention in the conflict has been widely criticized by the international community.
- The country's history of intervention in neighboring nations has led to strained diplomatic relations.
- The policy of intervention has been a cornerstone of the nation's foreign policy for decades.
- Critics argue that the intervention has done more harm than good, exacerbating the situation rather than resolving it.
- The decision to intervene in the civil war was met with skepticism by many, who questioned the motives behind the move.
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Meaning 3
(law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings; "the purpose of intervention is to prevent unnecessary duplication of lawsuits".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
Care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury).
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
The act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.); "it occurs without human intervention".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The school counselor arranged a intervention to help the troubled student resolve their conflicts with their classmates.
- The manager decided to make a intervention to stop the escalating argument between the two team members.
- The country's government has threatened military intervention in the neighboring nation to restore stability.
- The wildlife conservation organization promotes a hands-off approach to wildlife, with minimal human intervention in the animals' natural habitats.
- The court-ordered intervention program for the at-risk youth aims to provide support and guidance to help them get back on track.