intervene

/ˌɪntəˈviːn/verb

To step into a situation in order to change it or stop something from happening.

Example sentences

“A teacher intervened before the quarrel got worse.”
“The government intervened to keep prices stable.”

Neutral to positive: bystanders, governments, and referees intervene. The noun 'intervention' has a special sense of confronting an addict.

Related words

interviewAn official face-to-face meeting held to judge whether a candidate or applicant is suitable.interpretTo explain what something means, or to put spoken words into a language listeners can understand; also used of dreams, signs, and behavior.intimidateTo frighten someone, often with threats, so that they feel nervous or back down.internshipA temporary position in which a student works to gain experience in a profession or trade.intrepidBrave and adventurous; showing no fear.internetA connection to the internet; the service that lets a person get online.