intervention

Meaning

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

The action or process of intervening.

the action of becoming involved in a situation to change it

Example Sentences

The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

Government intervention stabilized the economy.

Government intervention helped stabilize the economy.

Example Expressions

military intervention

Synonyms

mediation, interference, regulation, involvement, intrusion, action

Entry 1

mediation, interference, regulation

Entry 2

mediation, involvement, interference

Entry 3

interference, mediation, involvement, intrusion, action

Antonyms

withdrawal, avoidance, passivity, neglect, non-engagement, noninterference, inaction

Entry 1

withdrawal, avoidance, passivity

Entry 2

neglect, avoidance, non-engagement

Entry 3

noninterference, neglect, inaction

Collocations

early intervention, direct intervention, government intervention, timely intervention