intervention


Definition: Meaning of, intervention in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪntəˈvɛnʃ(ə)n /

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intervention interventions
[uncountable and countable]
  1. the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens
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intervention used in phrases

  • crisis intervention (noun)
    1. depressive episodes or attempted suicides or drug overdoses psychotherapy that focuses on acute critical situations with the aim of restoring the person to the level of functioning before the crisis
  • non-intervention (noun)
    1. the practice by a government of not getting involved in the affairs of other countries
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