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intervention
/ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/
In political or economic contexts, the word is quite formal and refers to official actions taken by governments or international organizations. When used in a family or health context (like addiction), it often refers to a specific 'staged' event where people gather together to confront someone. In this sense, you will frequently see the verb "stage" used with it (e.g., "to stage an intervention"). Depending on the context, the word can be seen as either positive (helping a situation) or negative (interfering where one is not wanted).
💬Casual Conversation
I'm seriously losing it. I just spent an hour staring at a picture of rain.
Your emotional instability is suboptimal. I am scheduling a mandatory intervention for 0900.
Meanings
The act of interfering in a dispute or situation to modify the outcome or prevent a negative result.
"The government's intervention in the economy helped stabilize the currency."