Meaning of the word intervention in English

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intervention

US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈven.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈven.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the action or process of intervening

Example:
Early intervention is crucial for children with developmental delays.
The government's intervention helped stabilize the economy.
2.

an occasion when someone tries to help a person with a problem, especially a problem with drugs or alcohol

Example:
The family staged an intervention to help their son with his addiction.
He refused to attend the intervention organized by his friends.
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