sudden intervention

[/ˈsʌdən ɪntərˈvenʃən/]
noun phrasepl: sudden interventions
intervenção repentina
1. an unexpected and immediate action taken to alter a situation or prevent something from happening
The sudden intervention of the police prevented the fight from escalating.
A intervenção repentina da polícia impediu que a briga escalasse.
2. an abrupt entry into a conversation, discussion, or event
Her sudden intervention in the meeting changed the entire direction of the debate.
Sua intervenção repentina na reunião mudou completamente a direção do debate.
3. in medical context, an immediate and urgent medical procedure or treatment
The sudden intervention of the emergency team saved the patient's life.
A intervenção repentina da equipe de emergência salvou a vida do paciente.
In Brazilian culture, sudden intervention is often valued in emergency situations and social contexts where immediate action is needed. The phrase reflects a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. In the United States, sudden interventions in legal, medical, and security contexts are frequently discussed in media and public discourse, particularly regarding emergency response protocols.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abrupt interventionimmediate interventionswift interventionunexpected interventiontimely intervention
Antonyms / Antônimos
delayed interventiongradual interventionplanned interventionexpected intervention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intervenção repentina
standard and widely used term across Brazil
São Paulo
intervenção de repente
colloquial variant emphasizing the suddenness of the action
Rio de Janeiro
intervenção súbita
more formal alternative, equally common
Portugal
intervenção súbita
preferred term in European Portuguese, slight stylistic differences in usage

Related Words

interventioninterferenceinterjectioninterruptionurgencyemergency response

Related Idioms & Phrases

to intervene at the last minute
a bolt from the blue
to step in unexpectedly
to take action out of nowhere
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