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    intervene

    US /ˌɪntərˈvi:n/

    ・

    UK /ˌɪntəˈvi:n/

    B1
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo get involved to try to prevent trouble
    The school decided to intervene when one of their students threatened to kill himself
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo interrupt a situation, argument, etc.
    The teacher had to intervene when the students started arguing.
    v.i.Intransitive VerbOccur in the meantime
    Two years intervened between his visit to Germany and his return.

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    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • In the case of genocide or crimes against humanity, do we have a responsibility to intervene to protect people threatened by their governments even when atrocities do not affect American core interests?" I'd like to direct that question to Congressman O'Rourke.

      In the case of genocide or crimes against humanity, do we have a responsibility to intervene to protect people threatened by their governments even when atrocities do not affect American core interests?" I'd like to direct that question to Congressman O'Rourke.

    • Do we have a responsibility to intervene to protect people threatened by their governments even when atrocities do not affect American core interests?" I'd like to direct that question to Congressman O'Rourke.

      Do we have a responsibility to intervene to protect people threatened by their governments even when atrocities do not affect American core interests?" I'd like to direct that question to Congressman O'Rourke.

    B1

    Microchip shortage is slowing down the global economy | DW News

    05:09Microchip shortage is slowing down the global economy | DW News
    • Authorities could still intervene.

      Authorities could still intervene.

    • Authorities could still intervene.

      Authorities could still intervene.

    B1

    I Analysed 100 Years of Gold Prices, This Is What I Found

    16:19I Analysed 100 Years of Gold Prices, This Is What I Found
    • Before the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve would not intervene in the economy by printing so much money.

      Before the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve would not intervene in the economy by printing so much money.

    • Before the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve would not intervene in the economy by printing so much money.

      Before the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve would not intervene in the economy by printing so much money.

    A2

    How China Could Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs

    10:41How China Could Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs
    • But the Fed doesn't always intervene.

      But the Fed doesn't always intervene.

    • But the Fed doesn't always intervene.

      But the Fed doesn't always intervene.

    B1

    TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Rules and Guidelines

    02:36TOEFL iBT Home Edition: Rules and Guidelines
    • If you do not follow these policies, the proctor may have to intervene.

      If you do not follow these policies, the proctor may have to intervene.

    • If you do not follow these policies, the proctor may have to intervene.

      If you do not follow these policies, the proctor may have to intervene.

    B1

    Ray Dalio Just Sent a Powerful Message

    17:39Ray Dalio Just Sent a Powerful Message
    • And since then, like any other government, the government should intervene in the economy, lower down interest rates, lower taxes, pump the economy with cheap money in order to stimulate growth and stimulate demand.

      And since then, like any other government, the government should intervene in the economy, lower down interest rates, lower taxes, pump the economy with cheap money in order to stimulate growth and stimulate demand.

    • And since then, like any other government, the government should intervene in the economy, lower down interest rates, lower taxes, pump the economy with cheap money in order to stimulate growth and stimulate demand.

      And since then, like any other government, the government should intervene in the economy, lower down interest rates, lower taxes, pump the economy with cheap money in order to stimulate growth and stimulate demand.

    A2

    Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News

    13:43Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on her legacy, China and the future | BBC News
    • When asked about whether he would intervene if Taiwan were attacked, he has repeatedly said yes.

      When asked about whether he would intervene if Taiwan were attacked, he has repeatedly said yes.

    • When asked about whether he would intervene if Taiwan were attacked, he has repeatedly said yes.

      When asked about whether he would intervene if Taiwan were attacked, he has repeatedly said yes.

    B1

    25 Life-Changing Phrases: Say THIS When You DON’T Understand!

    15:1325 Life-Changing Phrases: Say THIS When You DON’T Understand!
    • For the record, do you support a duty to intervene or not?

      For the record, do you support a duty to intervene or not?

    • For the record, do you support a duty to intervene or not?

      For the record, do you support a duty to intervene or not?

    A2

    Malawi plane crash I Vice President plane found with no survivors

    07:16Malawi plane crash I Vice President plane found with no survivors
    • The second issue is that he was a strong proponent of strengthening of the SADC region and giving SADC more powers to intervene when there are challenges, particularly electoral challenges, as we saw in terms of what happened in the very same country, Malawi, in Zimbabwe.

      The second issue is that he was a strong proponent of strengthening of the SADC region and giving SADC more powers to intervene when there are challenges, particularly electoral challenges, as we saw in terms of what happened in the very same country, Malawi, in Zimbabwe.

    • The second issue is that, uh, he was a strong proponent of, uh, strengthening of the SADEC region and giving SADEC more powers to intervene when there are challenges, particularly electoral, uh, challenges, as we saw in terms of what happened in the very same country, Malawi, in Zimbabwe.

      The second issue is that, uh, he was a strong proponent of, uh, strengthening of the SADEC region and giving SADEC more powers to intervene when there are challenges, particularly electoral, uh, challenges, as we saw in terms of what happened in the very same country, Malawi, in Zimbabwe.

    B1

    2019 Christian Family Movie "A Mother's Love" | A True Heart-touching Story (English Dubbed)

    40:362019 Christian Family Movie "A Mother's Love" | A True Heart-touching Story (English Dubbed)
    • It's useless for others to deliberately intervene or constrain them.

      It's useless for others to deliberately intervene or constrain them.

    • It's useless for others to deliberately intervene or constrain them.

      It's useless for others to deliberately intervene or constrain them.

    B1