Intervene
/ˌɪn.təˈviːn/noun
To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
Did you know?The concept of intervening connects to ancient rituals where deities were invoked to influence human affairs, reflecting the magical belief in the power of external forces.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
intervenire
“to come between or interrupt”
Old French
Old French
intervenir
“to intervene, come between”
14th Century
Middle English
intervenen
“to come in between or interrupt”
Modern English
English
intervene
“to step in or intercede in a situation”