Intervenen
Intervenen is a Dutch verb meaning to intervene: to step in or take action in order to influence an ongoing situation, often to prevent harm, resolve a problem, or alter the course of events. Intervening can be carried out by individuals, organizations, governments, or international bodies, and the intervention can be direct or indirect, preventive or reactive.
The term is used in various contexts. In politics and international relations, interventions include diplomacy, mediation,
Etymology and usage notes: the Dutch verb is derived from the French intervenir or the Latin intervenire,
See also: interventie, interveneren in medicine, humanitarian intervention, mediation.