verb

1. To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

   “The police had to be called to intervene in the fight.”

2. To occur, fall, or come between, points of time, or events.

   “An instant intervened between the flash and the report.”

3. To occur or act as an obstacle or delay.

   “Nothing intervened to prevent the undertaking.”

Synonyms: interfere, step in, interrupt