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late intervention

[/leɪt ɪntərˈvenʃən/]
nounpl: late interventions
intervenção tardia
1. An action or involvement that occurs after a significant delay, often when a situation has already progressed considerably or deteriorated
The late intervention by the government failed to prevent the economic crisis.
A intervenção tardia do governo não conseguiu impedir a crise econômica.
2. In medical contexts, treatment or medical action provided after considerable time has passed since the onset of a condition
Late intervention in stroke cases significantly reduces the effectiveness of treatment.
A intervenção tardia em casos de acidente vascular cerebral reduz significativamente a eficácia do tratamento.
3. In conflict resolution or diplomacy, diplomatic or military involvement that occurs after hostilities have already begun or escalated
The UN's late intervention in the conflict was criticized as ineffective.
A intervenção tardia da ONU no conflito foi criticada como ineficaz.
Synonyms
delayed interventionbelated interventiontardy interventioneleventh-hour intervention
Antonyms
early interventionprompt interventiontimely interventionimmediate intervention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervenção tardia
Standard usage in medical, political, and general contexts
São Paulo
intervenção tardia
Common in business and healthcare discussions
Rio de Janeiro
intervenção tardia
Used in political and social contexts
Portugal
intervenção tardia
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

closing the barn door after the horses have escaped
too little, too late
better late than never
a day late and a dollar short
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