1. the act of becoming involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
2. action taken to improve a medical disorder or crisis situation
Usage: medical
3. the action of a country interfering with the affairs of another country
Usage: political

Examples

• The teacher’s intervention helped resolve the conflict between students.
• Military intervention was considered as a last resort.
• Early intervention programs can help children with learning disabilities.
• The family staged an intervention to help their son overcome his addiction.
• Government intervention in the economy increased during the recession.
• Medical intervention was necessary to save the patient’s life.
• The counselor’s intervention prevented the situation from escalating.