παρεμβαίνω — meaning in English

English meaning

• interpose verb To put something, or oneself, between two other things.
• intervene verb To become involved in a situation in order to change or stop what is happening.

Senses

παρεμβαίνω is used for these senses in English:

• interpose (transitive) To interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment.
• intervene (intransitive) To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action. [with in]
• step in (intransitive) To get involved; to act

interpose — full definition

1. verb To put something, or oneself, between two other things.
2. verb To break into a conversation with a remark on a different subject.
3. verb To offer one's help or assistance.
4. verb To lie or fit between two other things.

intervene — full definition

1. verb To become involved in a situation in order to change or stop what is happening.
2. verb To occur or fall between two points in time or two events.

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