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intervening

[ɪntərˈviːnɪŋ]
adjective/verb (present participle)
interveniente; intervindo
1. (adjective) Occurring or situated between two things in time or space
The intervening years saw significant changes in technology.
Os anos intervenientes viram mudanças significativas na tecnologia.
2. (verb) Present participle of intervene; taking part in something in order to improve or prevent something
The government is intervening in the market to stabilize prices.
O governo está intervindo no mercado para estabilizar os preços.
3. (adjective) Coming between; intermediate
There is an intervening wall between the two rooms.
Há uma parede interveniente entre os dois quartos.
Synonyms
intermediateinterposingmediatinginterfering
Antonyms
separateddetachednon-intervening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interveniente; intervindo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
interveniente; intervindo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
intervindo
Common in business and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

intervening years
intervening circumstances
intervening events
intervening period
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