intervention

• Substantivo que designa o ato de intervir ou se envolver em uma situação, geralmente com o objetivo de influenciar ou alterar o resultado, especialmente em contextos político, médico ou social.

A noun referring to the act of interfering or becoming involved in a situation, often to influence or alter an outcome, particularly in political, medical, or social contexts.

1. Action to change a situationB2formal

   The act of becoming involved in a situation to change its outcome, often to prevent something bad.

   Intervenção

   • The government's intervention stabilized the economy.
   • Early intervention can help children with learning difficulties.
   • The UN called for international intervention in the conflict.

   Sinônimosintercessioninterferenceinterpositioninvolvementmediation

   Antônimosdisregardinactionneglectnoninterferencepassivity

2. Medical treatmentB2formalmedical

   A medical procedure or treatment performed to improve a patient's health.

   Intervenção médica

   • The doctor recommended a surgical intervention to remove the tumor.
   • Timely medical intervention saved his life.
   • The patient required immediate intervention after the accident.

   Sinônimosmedical careministrationoperationprocedureremedysurgerytherapytreatment

3. Family or personal helpB2informal

   A meeting or process where friends or family confront someone about their harmful behavior, like addiction.

   Intervenção (ajuda)

   • Her family organized an intervention to help her stop drinking.
   • The intervention was successful, and he agreed to seek treatment.
   • They hired a counselor to facilitate the intervention.