B2nounformalpoliticsacademic
US/ˌɪn.tərˈven.ʃən/
UK/ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/
action taken to change a situation or stop a problem, often by a government or expert
In context
Without government intervention, house prices could keep rising for years.
Early intervention can help children with reading problems catch up quickly.
The study tested whether a short exercise intervention improved students' sleep.
Words that go with intervention
noun + noun
- government interventionSome economists argue against government intervention in the market.
adjective + noun
- early interventionEarly intervention saves lives in heart attacks.
- military interventionThe UN debated a military intervention in the region.
- medical interventionThe patient recovered without any medical intervention.
noun + preposition
- intervention inForeign intervention in the conflict made things worse.
verb + noun
- require interventionThe dispute may require intervention from a manager.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The government should intervention in prices.Correct: The government should intervene in prices.