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intervention

[/ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/]
nounfemininepl: interventions / intervenções
intervenção
1. the action or process of intervening, especially in a conflict or dispute
Military intervention was necessary to stop the conflict.
A intervenção militar foi necessária para parar o conflito.
2. a medical or surgical procedure performed to treat a disease or injury
The patient required immediate surgical intervention.
O paciente necessitava de intervenção cirúrgica imediata.
3. an action taken to improve a situation or prevent something unwanted
Early intervention in child development is crucial.
A intervenção precoce no desenvolvimento infantil é crucial.
Synonyms
interferenceinvolvementintercessionmediationoperationprocedure
Antonyms
non-interventionabstentiondetachment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervenção
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
intervenção
common in business and medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intervenção
standard usage
Portugal
intervenção
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

divine intervention - intervenção divina
surgical intervention - intervenção cirúrgica
armed intervention - intervenção armada
intervention strategy - estratégia de intervenção
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